Homemade Fruit and Vegetable Wash

Want to use a fruit and vegetable wash, but scared off by the price? Why would you want to use a wash instead of just running water over your produce anyway? Well some chemicals and substances, notably wax, are water-insoluble and cannot be removed with just water. Sometimes the most beautiful and most popular produce, like colorful peppers and apples, have the heaviest wax coatings which increases the likelihood of chemical and other residues.

It also helps remove the dirt. As far as dirt and grit go grapes are the worst. My mother in law always told me to soak them for 20 minutes and then drain. It is truly amazing to me the dirt that is left behind at the bottom of the bowl.

So here's how to make your own veggie and fruit wash at a fraction of the price.

What You Need:

• White vinegar
• Lemon juice
• Water
• A spray bottle

What You Do:

For Hard-skinned Fruits and Vegetables:

1. Fill a spray bottle with 2 tbsp white vinegar and 1 cup water.

2. Add 2 tbsp of lemon juice.

3. Then, spray the solution onto your fruits and vegetables, rub it in, scrub and rinse.

For Soft-skinned Fruits and Vegetables:

1. Fill a bowl with 2 tbsp of vinegar per 1 cup of water.

2. Add 2 tbsp of lemon juice.

3. Then, soak your fruits and vegetables in the solution for a several minutes, and rinse.

Why This Works

The acetic acid in vinegar and lemon kills bacteria and helps to dissolve the wax and pesticide residues found on the skins of many fruits and vegetables.

Benefits of Making Your Own Fruit and Vegetable Wash

• Cheaper than store-bought washes
• Cleans more effectively than water alone
• All-natural

Tips and Warnings

• Use a scrub brush or scrubbing gloves to work.
• Store your fruit and vegetable wash out of the reach of children.
• Always label the contents of your spray bottles.
• Should wash the outsides of melons, oranges, lemons etc before cutting through them. If you don’t, the knife will drag the pesticides/dirt/bacteria from the outside rind into the fruit as you cut.

Cost Savings: $16 per year based two 12oz bottles of Fit Fruit and Vegetable Wash that retail for $8.

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