{"id":25300,"date":"2023-09-26T07:46:10","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T07:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/?p=25300"},"modified":"2024-08-05T16:06:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T16:06:25","slug":"fruit-veggie-wash-3-easy-to-follow-steps-for-cleaner-produce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/live-cleaner\/fruit-veggie-wash-3-easy-to-follow-steps-for-cleaner-produce\/","title":{"rendered":"Fruit & Veggie Wash: 3 Easy-to-Follow Steps for Cleaner Produce"},"content":{"rendered":"

Little ones love to explore things with their mouths. As much as we want to keep them from putting toys and other household objects in their mouths, baby-mouthing is a normal developmental stage.1<\/sup> Luckily, we have easy how-to tips for cleaning your children\u2019s toys<\/a> that will keep their things spotless and their smiles wide. However, what about the things we want our children to put in their mouths, like fruits and veggies?<\/p>\n

Part of being a new parent is picking the best food options for your children. Fruit and veggies are two major components of a balanced diet, but the not-so-healthy passengers they bring into your kitchen are not part of the equation.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve put together three helpful produce wash tips to help you remove pesticides and bacteria and keep your children healthy.<\/p>\n

Why Should You Wash Produce?<\/h2>\n

Toddlers and berries go together like peas in a pod. They are bite-sized, delicious, and perfect for little hands, so we want to make sure they are free of any bad stuff like pesticides and bacteria first.<\/p>\n

Pesticides are widely used in the United States and found in most produce.2<\/sup> Some studies have shown links between pesticide exposure and negative health and behavioral issues.2<\/sup> Produce can also carry harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli,<\/em> and Listeria<\/em> that can make the whole family sick.3<\/sup><\/p>\n

We recommend doing a simple veggie wash before cooking or feeding produce to your children. Be aware that you should avoid using regular detergent or bleach on your produce. It\u2019s far more likely that even after rinsing your fruits and veggies soap or bleach residue may be left behind, since many fruit and veggie skins are porous.4<\/sup><\/p>\n

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3 Steps to Wash Produce<\/h3>\n

All produce, including produce you plan on peeling, should be thoroughly washed to help remove pesticides and bacteria. Here\u2019s how you can use ECOS Fruit + Veggie Wash<\/a> (also available in ECOS Organic Fruit + Veggie Wash<\/a>) to thoroughly clean produce for your family:<\/p>\n