It’s going to feel strange, but I promise it works!

Due to my excitement (and some lack of self control), I overbuy.

Friends, Ive tried them all.

strawberries in colander under running water

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None have been true game-changers.

To my very pleasant surprise, it worked brilliantly.

Add your fresh whole strawberries with their green tops still on and swish them around in the solution.

strawberries on towel

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Pour the berries through a colander set in the sink to drain.

Pour them out onto a clean dish towel and gently pat them completely dry.

Store the washed and dried strawberries in a paper towel-lined sealable container.

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Heres another trick: Dont kill the lid.

Keep the lid loosely placed on top to allow any excess moisture to escape.

Moisture makes the strawberries go bad faster.

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Store the strawberries in the refrigerator.

Whats the magic behind this technique?

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