Rinse the thinnest end where sand and grit can hide really well. [substeps] If the asparagus seems very dirty, you can use your thumb and forefinger to loosen sand or grit.
[header] How to clean asparagus [title] Hold the asparagus under running water. [step] Take a bunch of asparagus and remove the rubber band that holds the stalks together. Turn on cool water and rinse the asparagus stalks under the water.