DIY Egg Washers
- 1). Inspect your eggs for cracks and discard any that are broken. Contaminants on the surface of the eggshell may have already penetrated inside of the egg, making it unsafe to eat.
- 2). Run the tap water from your kitchen faucet. The water must be warmer than the egg itself. Otherwise, the contents in the egg will contract and pull surface contaminates into the egg through the shell's pores. The University of Florida recommends water at a temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 3). Hold the egg under the running water and briskly rub it with a nylon cleaning pad, brushing it gently until all surface debris or stains are gone. Keep the water running, as soaking the egg in water increases the risk of bacteria contamination.
- 4). Dry the egg by gently patting it with a soft towel or paper towels. The egg doesn't need to be completely dry.
- 5). Refrigerate the egg promptly.
