[header] How to clean potatoes [title] Start with clean hands. [step] Be sure to wash your hands first using an antibacterial soap, and to rinse them well. You don't want to transfer any bacteria to your clean potatoes.
[header] How to clean potatoes [title] Start with clean hands. [step] Be sure to wash your hands first using an antibacterial soap, and to rinse them well. You don't want to transfer any bacteria to your clean potatoes.
[substeps] Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after you wash your hands so you have as clean a surface as possible. The potato as well as its surroundings should also be well-washed before and after you clean them. If the skin has been completely infected, cut it and discard it. [substeps] For small potatoes, no washing is necessary. [title] Wipe clean with microfiber cloth. [step] Gently spread a small amount of dry, microfiber cloth over the surface of the potato. [substeps] Wash the potatoes just before you plan to cook and eat them. Do not wash the potatoes before storing them, as this could lead to early rot and spoilage.