Rinse the strawberries under cool running water.
Fill a large bowl with 4 cups of water.
Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
Stir until the baking soda dissolves.
Add the strawberries to the bowl.
Let them soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
Gently swish the strawberries in the water.
Remove the strawberries from the bowl.
Rinse them again under cool running water.
Pat them dry with a clean paper towel or cloth.
Remove the stems after washing.