Fruit and Veggie Wash

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Making your own fruit and vegetable wash at home is a great way to reduce toxic chemicals while ensuring your produce is clean. It helps remove dirt, pesticides, and bacteria that may linger on the surface of fruits and veggies.

Here’s why you’d want to do it and how you can make it yourself!

Why You Want to Wash Fruits and Veggies

  1. Pesticides – Even organic produce can have residues from natural pesticides, and conventional produce is often treated with synthetic pesticides.
  2. Wax Coatings – Many store-bought fruits, like apples, are coated with wax to preserve their shelf life.
  3. Bacteria – Handling from farm to store increases the risk of bacteria like E. coli or Salmonella.
  4. Dirt and Dust – Residual soil, dust, and other debris may remain on your produce after harvesting.

How to Make a Natural Fruit and Veggie Wash at Home

Simple Vinegar & Water Wash

This is the easiest and most effective method.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 4 cups water
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for extra antibacterial properties and a fresh scent.

Instructions:

  1. Mix the vinegar and water in a large bowl or spray bottle.
  2. Soak your fruits and veggies in the mixture for 5–10 minutes (or spray and let it sit).
  3. Scrub produce gently with a brush if needed.
  4. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and let air dry.

Baking Soda Wash for Heavily Sprayed Produce

Baking soda helps break down the waxes and pesticides that may linger on the surface of your produce.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 4 cups water

Instructions:

  1. Dissolve the baking soda in water in a large bowl or basin.
  2. Soak your fruits and veggies for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Rinse well and dry.

Why Vinegar and Baking Soda Work

  • Vinegar is mildly acidic, which helps to break down bacteria and residues.
  • Baking soda is alkaline and works to neutralize pesticides and grime that are hard to wash off with water alone.

Bonus Tips

  • Use a soft brush to scrub tough-skinned veggies like potatoes or carrots.
  • Avoid using soap or commercial cleaners on your food—they can leave residues that aren’t safe to ingest.

By washing your produce at home with these simple, non-toxic ingredients, you’ll reduce your exposure to chemicals, keep bacteria at bay, and enjoy cleaner, safer fruits and veggies!

Yes, Young Living also has a fruit and veg wash you may want to consider:
https://bit.ly/44OoWPw