Best Ways to Wash Produce

When it comes to living well, the small rituals matter. One of the simplest yet most impactful is how we clean the food that nourishes us. Even organic produce can carry unseen residues like dirt and waxes or over spray of pesticides and chemicals so creating a clean foundation is essential.

Here are the best ways I recommend for cleaning your fruits and vegetables naturally and effectively:

For Leafy Greens and Herbs or Waxy Vegetables (such as cucumbers, apples):

Fill a large bowl with a mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water. Submerge produce for 5-10 minutes, swish gently, then rinse throughly with cool water. **lift leaves out rather than pouring the water out (this leaves dirt behind).

For Berries:

Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda per 2 cups of cold water, swishing your produce in the solution before allowing the produce to soak for 10 minutes. **draining in a colander or clean towel helps dry without bruising.

For Firm Produce:

Scrub under cool running water with a Veggie Brush.

For Soft-Skinned Fruit:

Rinse in cool water with a dash of lemon juice.

AquaPure Produce Purifier:

I love AquaPure when I want more than just a rinse, especially for delicate berries or produce that tends to carry hidden residue. This compact yet powerful device uses purified water and electrolysis to naturally remove up to 99% of pesticides and bacteria in just five minutes. It’s become part of my post-grocery ritual: I give everything a deep clean with AquaPure, then store it in the fridge where it’s washed, ready, and easy to grab. This helps to make healthy eating feel effortless. If you’re not buying organic every time, this is one of the smartest upgrades you can make for your kitchen and your health.