Speaking of pesticides-
If you are not using organic produce and are worried about pesticides and residues on your fruit and veggies, there is another step you can add.
Get out a large bowl and fill with cold water
Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda and mix to dissolve it.
Add your fruits or veggies and let soak 15 minutes.
Then rinse off with cool water and dry.
A few more tips for washing produce:
Now you know how to safely wash your produce, but not all fruits and veggies are the same. Here’s how to treat them right:
Wash delicate berries and grapes right before you want to eat them to keep them from growing mold Wipe mushrooms with a damp paper towel right before cooking to remove dirt (as opposed to letting them get soggy)
Remove the outermost leaves from heads of cabbage and lettuce before ashing Don’t use soap 🙂