How do you wash farm eggs without removing the protective bacteria?

Farm eggs have a natural coating called the bloom, which helps protect them from bacteria and moisture loss. It's generally not necessary to wash eggs before refrigerating them, and doing so can actually shorten the shelf-life as it can encourage microbial growth into the pores.

Instead, you should only wash eggs if the shells are heavily soiled. To wash eggs without removing the bloom:

1. Wait until just before using them.

2. Use warm water.

3. Don't scrub the shells.

4. Sanitize your sink after washing the eggs.