How to Make Your Own Fruit and Vegetable Wash
Wash your fruit and vegetables with this environmentally friendly and economical mixture.
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You Will Need
- Fruits and vegetables
- 1 c. distilled white vinegar
- 1 tbsp. baking soda
- Grapefruit seed extract or lemon juice
- A bowl
- A spray bottle
- A colander
- A vegetable brush (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Mix ingredients
Mix the water, vinegar, baking soda, and grapefruit seed extract or lemon juice in a bowl.
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Step 2
Pour mixture into spray bottle
Pour the mixture into the spray bottle.
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Step 3
Spray produce
Spray your fruits and vegetables generously.
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Step 4
Let sit
Let the mixture sit on the fruits and vegetables for five to 10 minutes.
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Step 5
RinseRinse your fruits and vegetables in the colander.
Rinse your fruits and vegetables in the colander.
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Scrub your produce with a vegetable brush.
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Step 6
Enjoy
Enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables, knowing they're clean and that you saved money by mixing your own wash.
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Did you know? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes about 280 pounds of fruit and tree nuts each year.
