How to wash fruits and vegetables effectively at home

You come home from grocery shopping, rinse an apple under water, then wonder if that's really enough. Many Canadians ask themselves this question. In this guide, we explain how to effectively wash your fruits and vegetables at home.

Different Washing Methods

1. Running Water

The bare minimum. Reduces surface residues by 25-40%. Insufficient for hydrophobic pesticides and coating waxes.

2. Baking Soda

Soak in 1 tsp of baking soda for 2 cups of water for 12-15 minutes. Reduces surface residues by 60-70%. Ineffective against resistant bacteria.

3. Electrolytic Purification (KSD Cleaner)

Immersion with the KSD Cleaner for 5-10 minutes. Eliminates up to 99.9% of bacteria, degrades hydrophobic pesticides, dissolves coating waxes. Chemical-free, odor-free, preserves nutrients.

Practical Tips by Food Type

• Berries (strawberries, blueberries, grapes): never scrub — electrolysis or baking soda recommended.
• Apples, cucumbers, bell peppers: electrolysis to dissolve artificial waxes.
• Spinach, kale, lettuce: electrolysis recommended — leaves cannot be peeled.
• Meats and fish: electrolytic immersion — avoid tap water washing (risk of cross-contamination).

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