For some reason, clean produce always pops into my head in the summer months BUT we know that clean produce is important year round!
When we are washing our produce, we aren't just washing away dirt. It is important we consider the pesticides and other contaminants that our fruit and vegetables may come home with.
You NEED more than just a quick rinse in water to tackle the above.
You know I love essential oils, and they are a great toxin-free option when it comes to tackling the grime and chemicals on our produce.
Normally, I DIY but there is a product that I love to purchase and stretch with the below hacks.
Thieves Fruit & Veggie Soak is a kitchen sink staple at the Huffman Household.
1. Because it's a toxin-free solution that works amazingly well!
2. The versatility of it makes it LAST!
Here are our favorite ways to use it:
Wash all at once!
-Add 1-2 TBSP of solution to a sink full of water and host a fruit & veggie bath when you get home from shopping.
Wash as you go!
-Add a capful of solution to a bowl of water and soak the serving you are working with.
Create a spray!
-Add 2 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water and spritz fruit and veggies. Work into your produce for several minutes and rinse.
Create a foaming fruit & veggie rinse!
- Fill a foaming soap dispenser.1/3 of the way with Fruit and Veggie Soak. Add warm water to the rest of the container. Wash the produce like you would your hands!
OR
Add 2-3 pumps to a bowl of water for a quick soak.
This also makes a great gift for your favorite chef or gardener! Gift them the concentrated bottle OR create one of the above solutions, add some twine, and you have a simple gift!
Grab a bottle HERE!
