How do you clean cheesecloth full of bean roots?

My problem is a bit more complex. I sprout beans in cheesecloth and it's been working okay. The cheesecloth is able to get some of the bean roots off the beans when I harvest the bean sprouts so that I don't have to eat a lot of roots. The drawback: I end up with a piece of cheesecloth full of bean roots. Handwashing it helps remove some but not all the roots. Better ideas?

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Best Answer

You clean it by throwing it away. Is it worth the trouble?

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How do I clean cheesecloth?

FAQs - Cheesecloth

First time, wash in warm water.

Rinse curds off with cold water immediately after you finish using it.

Wash as you would your dishtowels.

Soak for a few minutes in baking soda to refresh after a couple of uses.

Soak in boiling water for 5 minutes to sterilize or as some do, bleach in a weak solution.

Should I wash cheesecloth?

Be sure to give it a wash before using it. Then, once you've strained your broth or mulled wine, rinse with fragrance-free soap, wring it out, and hang it to dry. Use again to your heart's content! Then, once you've retired your fabric as a cheesecloth, it can shape-shift into a kitchen towel.

Can I wash and reuse cheesecloth?

Yes! You can totally wash cheesecloth and reuse it instead of buying new sheets every time you need some. It's also pretty easy to do. If your cheesecloth has bits of food or stains that are difficult to get out with just hot water, add baking soda to a hot water soak.

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