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Vinegar wash
My first introduction to the use of vinegar in cleaning fresh fruits and veggies came from 2 books: Beating Cancer with Nutrition by Patrick Quillin and 100% Health by Patrick Holford. Now, please don’t let the cancer word turn you off! Both books are packed with good (+ shocking) health information that can be used everyday.
Following Quillin, this is how I wash non-organic produce:
- Fill my container with 3 liters of warm water
- Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar (I use Bragg’s)
- Put everyone in and make sure every part is soaked, for just 5 minutes
- Rinse very well
- Scrub those with firm skin with a brush
Sometimes, to do a quick wash on just one apple, I’ll spray vinegar (1 part vinegar to 3 parts water) on the whole fruit, then rinse and scrub.
If you’re wondering which cleaning method works the best, take a look at this test. V for vinegar!
Interestingly, here’s another vinegar-related method which perhaps not many of us are aware of.
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From Laney
27 03, 2008 @ 10:17 pmClara, thank you for the helpful tips, and links. This was really interesting to read. I honestly hadn’t thought to use vinegar this way even though I use it to clean around the house. These simple remedies never cease to amaze me. Thank you.
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From M.Kate
27 03, 2008 @ 10:57 pmhi clara, great tip, i’ve got bragg at home and knew it’s good for cleaning but didnt know to clean what, now I’ll surely use it for the fruits…esp with all those pesticide..tks a bundle, have a great weekend
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From Tracy
31 03, 2008 @ 8:34 amHi, Clara! So great to catch up on your fun and informative posts now we’re back from holiday! This vinegar use was really interesting. I’ve been using vinegar for all manner of household uses, but this is the first I’ve come across using if for cleaning fruit & veg. Thanks so much for all the good advice and links. Happy Days! ((HUGS))
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