Cleaning potatoes isn’t one of my favorite tasks despite being my favored starch. Typically, I leave that chore to my husband because he meticulously extracts every eye and blemish from each potato using his beloved OXO swivel peeler. I simply don’t have the patience. Plus, I have to preserve my little lady hands.
Months ago I bought this Original Spaghetti Scrub from Goodbye detergent! at Crate & Barrel. After rediscovering it tucked away under my sink, I used it on petite potatoes. Although scrubbing potatoes isn’t a listed use, I took a chance because I’m a daredevil like that. Guess what? With a little water, the coarse corn cob scrubby thing worked!
Now, I wouldn’t want to deprive my husband of potato duty, but I’ve found a new tool that works on thin-skinned potatoes, is environmentally friendly and has multiple uses.
Try it and let me know what you think!
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Who knew I was supposed to scrub potatoes. Well, now I know.
Yes, you are supposed to scrub them! I haven’t tasted any dirt I enjoyed
Great site Lizzy! It was awesome getting to meet you at Alt! Sending hugs your way! xo! Anna
Thanks, Anna!
Lizzy, I love your site and I can’t wait to see you post more! Especially if you have any cous cous recipes tucked away, we love that in this house!
Awesome! I love eating potatoes, but I hate cleaning them. I have to try this out. (So nice to meet you at ALT!)
Hi Lizzy! Your site is adorable…looking forward to what you have in store! It was great meeting you at ALT… wish you all the best!
Love the write up! Wish you nothing but success!
Thank you, Don!