The Dirtiest Produce At The Grocery Store And How To Clean Each One

Before the pandemic, most people didn’t think twice about cleaning their produce, but now it’s a different story.

According to “Taste of Home”, there are the “dirty dozen”, which they refer to as the 12 fruits and veggies that are the dirtiest in the produce section. By dirtiest, they mean germs, pesticide residue, etc.

Strawberriesrinse in saltwater

Spinachfill a large bowl with cold water and swish the greens around in it

Nectarinessoak in baking soda and water for 12-15 mins

Applesuse a soft bristled brush to gently scrub the outside

Grapesput grapes in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and baking soda

Peachesrinse in water using your hands

Kale, Collard, Mustard Greens rinse same as spinach

Cherriessoak in water and distilled white vinegar for 15 mins

Pearsmix lemon juice, vinegar and water, put in a spray bottle and spritz

Tomatoesrub tomatoes under cold water for 30-60 seconds

Celeryrinse in water

Peppersrinse in cold or lukewarm water

 

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