Let’s be honest, we all know how important it is to buy organic….but no matter if that produce is organic or not you still need to clean it! Hello! Just think of all the people and particles your food has been exposed to before it ended up in your lovely home. Do yourself and your family a favor and wash that produce! Save yourself the headache and make your own veggie wash!

Necessary Items for Veggie Wash Mix

  • Spray bottle
  • Distilled white vinegar
  • Water
  • Lemon juice

Step By Step

  1. Mix a solution of 1 cup vinegar to 4 cups water inside your spray bottle, then add a tablespoon of lemon juice. Shake well to combine.
  2. Place your delectable produce in a colander in the sink. Spray thoroughly with mixture, then let it sit for a couple minutes.
  3. Rinse off the mixture thoroughly with cool water. (For produce with thick skin you might need to bust out a veggie brush)
  4. Dry as needed and enjoy

What about Leafy greens?

No problem! Just ditch the lemon and replace it with none other than salt! Yep! Salt!

Place your greens into a clean glass or metal bowl. Fill the bowl with a solution of 1 cup vinegar to 4 parts water, then add a tablespoon of salt. Spray, Soak and Rinse as before preferably with a salad spinner if you have it!

Now that you are off on your way to cleaner fruits and veggies here is a great guideline for which produce to watch out for when making your purchases at the market!