Produce / Vegetable wash

With all the dirt, pesticides and who knows what else on our fruits and vegetables, it is a good idea to wash them prior to eating.

I was looking for a cheap and effective vegetable wash the other day and found 2 recipes I want to share with you.

The first came from Smart-Penny . Simply mix 2 cups plain tap water, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon citric acid powder, 1 teaspoon lemon extract and a few drops of grapefruit oil.
(the citric acid powder can be found in the canning section of your supermarket and the grapefruit oil can be found at a health food store.)

I don't know where I found the second recipe. It is a bit simpler. Mix 1 cup water with 1 Tablespoon lemon juice and 1 Tablespoon baking soda.

With both recipes, mix and put into a spray container. Spray and rinse produce.

Why spend money for the expensive commercial variety when it is so cheap and easy to make yourself?



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