How to Make Your Own Fruit & Vegetable Wash

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Wash your fruit and vegetables with this environmentally friendly and economical mixture.

Step 1: Mix ingredients
Mix the water, vinegar, baking soda, and grapefruit seed extract or lemon juice in a bowl.

Step 2: Pour mixture into spray bottle
Pour the mixture into the spray bottle.

Step 3: Spray produce
Spray your fruits and vegetables generously.

Step 4: Let sit
Let the mixture sit on the fruits and vegetables for five to 10 minutes.

Step 5: RinseRinse your fruits and vegetables in the colander.
Rinse your fruits and vegetables in the colander.

Tip
Scrub your produce with a vegetable brush.

Step 6: Enjoy
Enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables, knowing they're clean and that you saved money by mixing your own wash.

Did You Know?
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.