Rid pesticides and chemicals off vegetables and fruits.?

Question

What is the most effective way to rid pesticides and chemicals off vegetables and fruits. I can wash or peel off the skin of fruits but I can't do th same for most vegetables. Thanks.

Answer 1

Tap water cleans usually only 60% off persticide and for salad vegetable that you will consume raw, it is not safe.

There are different ways of washing them.

-Timid(slightly warm) water and splash into cold water.THe rapid chage in temp nullify pesticide usually.

-Drain them in slightly salted water and rince well.

Answer 2

There's an all organic spray called indoor pharm.. it's made from all plant extracts and so far has killed anything I put it up against.. spider mites and aphids.. toast, even mold. It's about 10 bucks a bottle. Works wonders. Won't hurt you. You just wash it off in water.

Answer 3

scrub with baking soda and water. I also buy FIT veggie and fruit wash to get all that stuff off! if its on sale i will just buy organic..that way you do not have to worry@

Answer 4

You can do the same for the vegetables. Washing them is safe.