Comments on: Fit Fruit And Vegetable Wash

By: Lane

Lane — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:13:42 +0000

Hi PurpleZoe,
Thanks for sharing, it’s always good to have options!

By: PurpleZoe

PurpleZoe — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:02:36 +0000

I hear soapnuts can be used as a wash. You can search it on Amazon.com or Google it. I think one of the more well-known brands is ‘Maggie’s Soap nuts’ or something to that effect.

Shine on
-PurpleZoe

By: Lane

Lane — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:03:29 +0000

Hi Jacki,
I never thought about the residue from the soaps. Jane’s telling me she would water down the dish soap when using that to wash our produce.

Hi Debbie,
Thanks for the link. Isn’t it amazing what you can do with a little lemon juice and baking soda!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:06:17 +0000

When that bottle is empty, fill it with this homemade wash instead. It'll wash just as well, won't add any plastic to the land fill, doesn't contain any worrisome chemicals, and is a lot cheaper.

By: Jacki

Jacki — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:07:53 +0000

I remember when this first came out, and I’ve used it ever since. I’ve always been afraid to use dish detergent or hand soap because I just don’t think I would want any of that residue left behind on my food. We eat a ton of fruits & veggies, but organics are just too expensive. If I can use a product like this that costs me a few dollars, I save a lot more by buying regular produce. It definitely works for us.

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:22:03 +0000

Hi Julia,
I used to use soap as well, but IMO this stuff does a noticeably better job on citrus rinds. I’m not sure how much of a difference it would make on the organic varieties.
I tend not to buy organic citrus as I usually discard the rind, and don’t use that much of it when I am baking to justify the increased cost versus the amount consumed per serving. I’m already paying $1.50 for one meyers lemon at the grocery store. (Interestingly, that’s the same price as a grapefruit.) I do try to use the Environmental Working Groups list of 16 most contaminated fruits & veggies to guide me in my organic purchases.

By: Julia

Julia — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:26:46 +0000

I used to use store bought washes but then I switched to just the detergent or hand soap sitting by the sink. I always wash, even if I’m peeling. My husband also doesn’t wash most things, although he has this year due to the e. coli scares. If I’m using the peels, either zest or eating as in apples, I always buy organic.