From vinegar soaks to baking soda sprinkles to produce washes; heres what actually works.

Or if you like, our Test Kitchen has also had successstoring strawberriesin a sealedmason jar.

When to Wash Strawberries

As we mentioned, its best to store strawberries in their unwashed glory.

washing strawberries

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Additional moisture encourages mold growth and the breakdown of the fruit, Brekke says.

If possible, wash strawberries just before serving.

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