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[michiganredneck]

As I was washing fresh broccoli and cauliflower I'm wondering how others do it? I buy frozen often but my supermarket had some veges on sale. I usually put mine in a big bowl with water and a little hydrogen peroxide then rinse well,I know there are vege and fruit sprays but I don't like them. Any ideas?

[brandiwine]

In my working life I was a food safety specialist.  Hydrogen peroxide would never be my first choice when washing fresh fruits and veggies.  Most of the commercial ones contain a natural citric acid (grapefruit oil or another citrus oil)  They are highly effective at removing debris and wax on fresh items.  You can also mix a little baking soda and water to soak them in.  Always rinse well after cleaning.  

[michiganredneck]

Wowsa, great suggestions, thanks, I'm doing that from now on!

[millieshops]

I have never used anything but plain water.  I use fresh veggies every day, often twice a day.

[SilleeMee]

I just wash mine with water. 

I also buy frozen fruit and veggies. Just so you know, just because those are frozen that doesn't necessarily mean they are clean so I always run water over the frozen fruit before eating it. I cook the frozen veggies so I'm not concerned about those other than biting into some sand or, on occasion, a tiny little pebble which nearly broke a tooth.

[SeaMaiden]

I never wash any vegetable....and I am just fine

[suzyQ3]

Water. I personally wouldn't use any kind of cleaning product.

[SusieQ_2]

I guess I tend to be on the lazy side because I buy almost all veggies other than celery in prewashed, ready to use bags.

I'll probably be opening myself up to criticism, but for fresh fruit I usually get some of the liquid hand soap next to my sink on my hands, pick up each piece of fruit so it gets a little soap on it, and then wash each one and rinse well. I've been doing it for for years with no adverse effects so I figure why change what's working.

Until now I've just used water on berries but after seeing these pictures where the berries look so much better in the after 

I might consider picking this up ~

The ingredients are ~

I think it could work well for grapes, berries, and strawberries. Oh, and they say it's great for cleaning makeup brushes too. You know what they say...two birds, one cleanser.

[PreKteacher]

I plunge them into a pot full of salted water and let soak, then rinse. 

[CherryHugs]

Here is what I do, copied this to send:

 Vinegar is a great disinfectant and can be used safely to kill bacteria. Its cheap, easily available and does not contain any harmful chemicals. Use 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water. Soak your fresh produce (vegetables, fruits, green leafy greens) for 10 minutes and then wash it with cold water.