DIY Fruit and Veggie Wash

 This easy DIY Fruit and Veggie Wash is made with items you probably already have in your pantry, so there’s no excuse for not washing your fruits and vegetables before each use. This simple wash is a great way to remove pesticides, dirt, and other contaminants from the surface of your produce. Plus, it’s easy to make and inexpensive.

Even if your fruits and vegetables look clean, they may still have dirt and bacteria on them. To avoid getting sick, it’s important to wash them before eating. It’s a good habit to wash all produce that you bring home from the grocery store, especially when you think about how many people have handled it before you. I’ve seen people squeeze and smell just about every fruit in the produce department- SMELL!

What I really love about this DIY Fruit and Veggie Wash, other than how simple it is to make and use, is how satisfying it is to see the bottom of the bowl after I’ve washed my veggies. You can see just how much debris gets cleaned off the surface after each wash- and it’s a lot!

In this blog post, you’ll find the best DIY Veggies Wash Recipe

DIY Fruit and Veggie Wash

1 Glass Spray Bottle

1/2 cup of White Vinegar

1 tbsp. salt

1 tbsp. lemon juice (optional)

2 cps. Water

1 tbsp. Baking Soda

Directions:

In a bowl with a spout, mix the vinegar, water, salt, baking soda, and lemon juice. Mix until bubbles have subsided.

Using a funnel, add the mixture to the bottle.

Swirl slightly to combine.

Spray, rub, rinse &  dry fruits and vegetables before you eat.

If you’re washing your fruit and veggies before storing, be sure to dry the fruit completely and then store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Use this DIY Fruit and Veggie Wash to spray off your fruits and veggies before use. After spraying, gently wipe with your hands to coat the skin and then rinse. Wipe clean with a towel. You can also use this wash to soak fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

I use this spray daily on most fruits and vegetables, even ones you might not think to wash before eating, like avocados. The skin is ultimately thrown out, but before you do that, you are cutting into the avocado and spreading any germs and bacteria on the outside to the inside. The spray is easy to make and quick to use. I keep a bottle under my sink for easy access. You might also want to keep a bottle on the counter so you don’t forget to use it.

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Meagan

Hi! I’m Meagan and I’m a 41 year old mom of a high energy almost 9 year old, happily navigating my way through the little boy years. I’ve been married for 14 years. I met my husband over 20 years ago in high school; we got married 10 years later after graduating from the University of South Florida. I currently help run a family business with my parents while blogging about my life and love of DIY projects!

When I’m not at a kids sports game, I enjoy spending time with my family on a beach anywhere. I also love decorating and organizing, fun DIY projects, bargain shopping, and eating out or in! I also love Barbecue anything and a good show or movie on Netflix.