Safe & Natural DIY Fruit and Vegetable Wash

Written by: Luke Marion

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A person washing lettuce.

Fresh vegetables, fruits, and others produce are delicious and rewarding to grow, but we still have to make sure we clean them first! This quick and simple fruit and vegetable wash will allow you to ensure your fruit and vegetables are free of pesticides, fungicides, dirt, and other nasties.

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Why I Use a Fruit and Vegetable Wash


Even if you are growing an organic garden, it is still recommended to wash off your veggies before bringing them inside. If you don't wash your fruits and veggies, sometimes you'll bring in spiders, slugs, or creepy crawlies. And then there is the sand and grit that you don't want.


You can use this wash inside or set up a washing bin outside. Either way, it is super easy to get your produce clean.


Ingredients Needed


This super inexpensive recipe doesn't take a lot of complex ingredients, You simply need:


  • Water - Tap water works just fine.
  • Distilled White Vinegar - The vinegar does the work of gently cleaning your produce.

How to Make Fruit and Vegetable Wash


Step 1: Fill sink or tub with regular tap water (about 3 gallons of water needed)

Step 2: Stir in 3 cups distilled white vinegar

Step 3: Place whole fruits and vegetables in solution

Step 4: let fruits and vegetables set in solution for 10 minutes

Step 5: wash fruits and vegetables off with clean tap water, and dry.

Step 6: Enjoy!

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Luke Marion

Luke Marion created MIgardener in 2011 with a passion for inspiring others to grow a garden, live healthier lives, and have fun doing it. With the help of social media, that was all made possible! Today, MIgardener can be found on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. We believe gardening should be made fun and accessible to anyone of any skill level. Our slogan, “Grow Big or Go Home,” was created to help drive home our mission. We believe that when you put 100% effort into something, you will get 110% back.

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