Fruit & Veggie Cleaner Spray

The chat with mum in the kitchen today resulted in this post. It takes awhile to get on the organic bandwagon especially since it is a case of demand and supply - the more people demand for organic food, the more pressure our grocers will be to carry in more stock and with increased demand and supply, the costs will go down and benefit all in the supply chain.

The good thing is, anyone can start with some easy small steps. If for any reason you can't buy organic produce, you need to ensure that you wash your fruits and veggies thoroughly as they typically contain high level of pesticides and toxins. Use this spray to ensure your fruit and vegetables are squeaky clean.

The ingredients include:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 20 drops grapefruit seed extract*

*Grapefruit seed extract is available at your local health food store.

[Source: Sophie Uliano]

 

Steps include:

1. Combine all ingredients then transfer to a spray bottle with a pump.
2. Spray mixture on produce and wait 10 minutes before thorough rinsing.

Why do this?

Here is a list of side effects of pesticides: 

• Asthma or breathing problems
• Birth defects or death
• Blood and/or brain disorders
• Cancer
• Fatigue and/or headaches
• Hormone disruptions or reproductive damage
• Liver and kidney damage
• Nausea
• Neurological effects
• Skin irritations
• Vomiting

Read this for examples of pesticide poisoning. But seriously, why go there when prevention is as simple as a cleaner spray at home? If you encounter a pesticide poisoning symptom, read this first aid instructions.