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September 21, 2022You should certainly rinse the potatoes — we prefer russets — to remove any dirt and debris. You can even give them a quick scrub with a vegetable brush. But you need to dry the spuds well after the bath. Excess moisture on the skin can seep into the potato during baking and cause soggy skins.
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- Should you rinse beef tenderloin? Don't rinse meat before cooking. Many people believe you should wash or rinse raw poultry, beef, pork, lamb or veal before cooking, but it's actually not necessary. Any bacteria that might be on it will be killed during the cooking process. In fact, rinsing meat before cooking it can actually do more harm than good.
- What is the difference between washed and unwashed potatoes? Leaving them unwashed if you're looking for longevity, as unwashed potatoes will last a little longer as the dirt protects them from light. Washed potatoes often lose some of their skin in the washing process, making them more susceptible to air and potential mould spores.
- How often should bath rugs be washed? The bottom line here is that your bath mats and bath rugs should be washed more frequently the more they get used. With average use, bath mats should be washed about once a week, or every three to five uses. Why should you wash bath mats and bath rugs so frequently?
- Why does my bath mat go black? The humidity from the shower is what causes those black mildew spots in the corner of your shower and the peeling grout in between the tiles. That same steam can also seep into your bath mat, sitting there without any way to dry. This causes a buildup of moisture—and bacteria love moisture.
- How do you scrub potatoes without a scrubber? To scrub potatoes, I usually just get the dish towel wet and wrap the towel around the potato and twist it a few times. A bonus is that you can actually see the dirt come off on the towel! I rinse the scrubbed-off dirt off the potatoes after I've scrubbed them all, just because it seems faster that way.
- What happens if you don't wash your potato? Washing is vital since potatoes are root vegetables grown in the ground, and their skins can carry dirt, pesticides, and bacteria. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control recommends that you wash all produce, even those you can peel, like potatoes.
