Several simple citrus-based mixes work well as natural produce washes when paired with vinegar or mild soap. After using any of these washes, we always rinse the produce thoroughly.
1 ½ cups water
½ cup white or apple cider vinegar
10 drops Lemon essential oil (or 5 drops Lemon + 5 drops Grapefruit or citrus combo such as Tropical Trio)
Mix in a 16 oz. glass spray bottle, shake, spray produce, let sit 5–10 minutes, then rinse very well and pat dry.
1 3/4 cups water (14 oz.)
20-24 drops unscented liquid Castile soap
10 drops Lemon essential oil (or 5 drops Lemon + 5 drops Grapefruit or citrus combo such as Tropical Trio)
Stir, put in a 16 oz. spray bottle, spray produce, wait ~30 seconds, then rinse thoroughly to remove the soap residue (until the produce no longer feels ‘slippery’).
3 cups water
1 cup white or apple cider vinegar
10 drops Lemon essential oil (or 5 drops Lemon + 5 drops Grapefruit or citrus combo such as Tropical Trio)
Add to a bowl, submerge produce, soak 10–15 minutes, agitate occasionally, then rinse thoroughly and dry before storing.
Baking soda serves as a gentle abrasive that can effectively scrub away stubborn dirt from tough produce like potatoes and root vegetables. Before applying your vegetable wash, sprinkle a little baking soda directly onto the surface of rinsed produce, gently scrub it clean, and then rinse again before using one of the recipes above.
What works well for you? I’d love to hear your comments and suggestions.
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