Wash fruit and vegetables properly: Very gently with simple household remedies
So simple and natural: with filtered water and baking soda, you can remove over 90 % of pesticide residues from fruit and vegetables - gentle on vitamins, good for your health.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are the basis of a healthy diet. However, pesticides, dirt, germs and wax coatings adhere to many conventionally grown products. If you want to be on the safe side, you should wash your food properly - but please do so gently so that vitamins and nutrients are preserved. We'll show you how you can remove over 90% of pesticide residues with filtered water and baking soda - easily and naturally.
Why is thorough washing so important?
Even if fruit and vegetables look clean at first glance, they may contain residues:
- Pesticides from conventional farming
- Germs from storage and transport
- Dirt particles and dust from the air
- Wax coatings for e.g. Apples or cucumbers
These residues often cannot be completely removed with pure water - especially not with tap water, which can itself be contaminated with residues from water treatment. This is where the combination of filtered water and baking soda comes into play.
How to wash fruit and vegetables properly:
1. use filtered water
Tap water is convenient, but not always ideal. It may contain chlorine, drug residues or heavy metals. For thorough and gentle cleaning, we recommend filtered water, for example with an Alvito water filter. This reliably removes unwanted substances from the water and ensures pure rinsing liquid.
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2. prepare a baking soda bath
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to about 1 litre of filtered water. Soak your fruit or vegetables in it for 10-15 minutes. Baking soda has a slightly alkaline effect, dissolves many pesticides from the surface and neutralises bacteria.
3. rinse thoroughly
After the bath, rinse your fruit and vegetables thoroughly under running, filtered water to remove dissolved residues and baking soda residues.
4 Pat dry and enjoy
Dry the food with a clean cloth - especially important for salads or berries - and it's ready to enjoy.
Extra tip: Wash organic products anyway
It is also worth washing organic fruit and vegetables - for example because of soil, transport germs, environmental toxins or the natural risk of mould. Gentle cleaning with filtered water and baking soda protects sensitive varieties and ensures safety.
Conclusion: Washing fruit and vegetables properly - with the power of nature
The combination of filtered water (e.g. with an Alvito water filter) and baking soda is a simple but effective method for safely cleaning fruit and vegetables. Over 90 % of pesticide residues can be removed in this way - without any aggressive chemicals. Ideal for anyone who values purity, health and sustainability.
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