Ingredients
For the baking Soda Bath:
- 4 cups cold water (1 liter)
- 2 tsp baking soda (10 grams)
For the Vinegar Bath:
- 3 cups cold water (750 ml)
- 1 cup white vinegar (250 ml)
Instructions
Baking Soda Bath:
- In a large bowl, combine the cold water and baking soda, stirring gently.
- Add your de-leafed and pre-rinsed fruits and vegetables to the bowl, ensuring that they are fully immersed in the solution.
- Allow the produce to soak in the baking soda bath for 15 minutes (I like to stir the mixture a couple of times during the soaking period to ensure everything is agitated well). This soaking time is crucial for effective cleaning, as it allows the solution to penetrate and lift away dirt and contaminants.
- After 15 minutes, rinse the fruits and vegetables thoroughly under cold water to remove any remaining baking soda.
Vinegar Bath:
- In a separate bowl, combine the cold water and white vinegar.
- Soak the produce in the vinegar bath for another 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove any remaining vinegar.
- Lay the washed produce out to air dry before storing or using.