[header] How to clean green beans [title] Place beans in a colander. [step] For the best results, put the beans in a colander or wash basket. This will let you wash the beans under the sink while the water drains. 
[substeps] If you do not have a colander, you can rinse the beans in a bowl, draining the water from the bowl after you wash them. If you have nothing else that will work, you can hold the beans in your hands as you wash them.