Popsugar Lifestyle Know Your Techniques How to Clean Vegetables Take Leeks From Gritty to Squeaky Clean 17 May, 2018 by Nicole Perry View On One Page Photo 1 of 6 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 1 Rinse the Leeks Give the outside of the leeks a quick rinse; a more thorough cleaning comes later in the process. Previous Next Start Slideshow Know Your TechniquesLeeksCooking TipsKnife SkillsHow-ToCooking Basics