Sort through the berries and remove any spoiled, moldy, or damaged ones
Wash your hands before handling the berries
Place the berries in a colander or bowl
Rinse the berries gently under cool running water
Swirl them lightly with your hands to loosen dirt
Drain the berries well
Pat them dry carefully with a clean paper towel or kitchen towel
Remove stems or leaves after washing if needed
Store the cleaned berries in the refrigerator if not using immediately