Credit: Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysBaking soda solution is effective for safely removing dirt, bacteria, and pesticides from strawberries.Mix cold water with a cap's worth of vinegar and a tablespoon of baking soda; soak berries for 5–10 minutes.Baking soda is gentle and edible, ensuring strawberries remain intact and safe for consumption if not fully rinsed off.It’s peak strawberry season, and you know what that means: Berries by the gushing hand…