Cleaning eggs

[DogIsMyShepherd]

How do you clean chicken and duck eggs without scrubbing away the bloom. Also do eggs need to be refrigerated cause I’ve read they can be left at room temperature.

 

[AmyJane725]

How do you clean chicken and duck eggs without scrubbing away the bloom. Also do eggs need to be refrigerated cause I’ve read they can be left at room temperature.

They don't need to be refrigerated, it just keeps them good longer than sitting out on the counter. So, if you get a couple eggs and you're gonna make breakfast for dinner within the next few days no need to cool them.

I'll be curious to hear what others say as far as the cleaning thing goes. I've heard of just wiping with a dry paper towel. I don't feel like that would help if they have dried on dirt/poop though. I've also heard sandpaper? I just know you can't get them wet. I know they sell egg wash, but I don't know if that stuff is snake oil or not.

 

[GC-Raptor]

When I started getting eggs from my Chickens 3+ years ago. I scrubbed off small dirty spots with an ink eraser, the gray side. . I also used sandpaper. I think I used 60 and 120 grit.
You could see where you sanded with brown eggs.
I still would put them in the fridge after sanding.
I quickly gave up on the sanding. I wash all my eggs with a vegetable brush and air dry before putting in a carton and refrigerate. My customers want washed eggs and so do I. GC

 

[aart]

There's about 4000 threads about cleaning eggs:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/search/67094527/?q=cleaning+eggs&t=post&o=date&c[title_only]=1

But here's my take on it:
I don't wash eggs unless they are very dirty, then will refrigerate or use immediately because thorough washing will remove all the protective bloom(cuticle).

Eggs should be washed in 'water warmer than the egg'.
Simple physics, using colder water will cause the egg contents to contract, causing any 'germs' on exterior surface of egg shell to be pulled into the interior of egg thru the shell pores. Using warmer water will do the opposite.

I don't use any soap or other cleaning/sanitizing agent, just rotate in my hands to 'scrub' all surfaces area of egg shell. Then I air and towel dry before placing in the fridge.

If you are washing eggs for sale to the general public, other requirements may apply, so check your state regulations.