Protect Your Produce With Home Made Sanitizing Spray

You may be aware that things have changed significantly for grocery shoppers recently. Store shelves are scarce in many grocery stores. Consumers are more cautious about their purchases and produce is sometimes out of stock. There are also some stores that have signs up to let shoppers know they should wash fruit and vegetables. Although the signs state, “Wash fruit and vegetables ,” most shoppers rinse with water. This is good prevention, but there are better ways to remove chemicals, dirt and wax sometimes applied to some produce.

The best way to remove all of these residues however is a combination of vinegar and water. Vinegar has antimicrobial features that penetrate the produce and make it chemical free. It also helps create a barrier for additional pesticides and sprayed additives. Vinegar is a strong deterrent and should be used along with water. Vinegar is a good cost effective step to providing healthy food and produce for your family.

The best way to use vinegar with your produce is to make a solution with two parts water, one part vinegar. You can easily make a solution in a medium size mixing bowl and pour the mix in a spray bottle. To use the solution, place your produce in a collander and then spray enough to cover them. Let the spray sit on the produce for approximately five minutes and then use a vegetable brush to gently scrub the fruit and vegetables. Rinse thoroughly with water after are done scrubbing. Use the spray for all of your produce to help keep your family healthy and safe.