Before you snack on cucumber salad or enjoy an apple, vegetables and fruits should be washed thoroughly.
The problem is that even thorough washing does not remove all the pesticides that may be present in the fruit.
For this reason, if you want to completely protect yourself, it is worth using a simple but effective life hack.
How to get rid of pesticides
Toxic substances cannot be detected with the naked eye because they have no taste or smell and are not visible on the surface of foods.
The most reliable way to get rid of them is to wash the fruit and then use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin.
But there is another way. When washing vegetables and fruits, you should vigorously rub them with your hands for several seconds. It is recommended to use warm water and a clean towel.
In addition, you should prepare a special solution based on baking soda - this product is called the best natural cleaner for fruits and vegetables.
To do this, you will need 5 teaspoons of soda and 1 liter of water.
Place the fruits in a deep bowl, pour in water with soda and leave for 15 minutes. After that, rinse well under running water.
For reference
Pesticides are toxic substances used to destroy pests and pathogens of plants, as well as various parasites, weeds, pests of grain and grain products, wood, cotton products, wool, leather, ectoparasites of domestic animals, carriers of dangerous diseases of humans and animals.
