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.

Strawberries – rinse in saltwater

Spinach – fill a large bowl with cold water and swish the greens around in it

Nectarines – soak in baking soda and water for 12-15 mins

Apples – use a soft bristled brush to gently scrub the outside

Grapes – put grapes in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and baking soda

Peaches – rinse in water using your hands

Kale, Collard, Mustard Greens – rinse same as spinach

Cherries – soak in water and distilled white vinegar for 15 mins

Pears – mix lemon juice, vinegar and water, put in a spray bottle and spritz

Tomatoes – rub tomatoes under cold water for 30-60 seconds

Celery – rinse in water

Peppers – rinse in cold or lukewarm water