How to Properly Wash Fruits and Vegetables

Edaku — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0300

Washing produce seems too simple to think much about — a quick rinse under the tap and you’re done. But the surface of fruits and vegetables can carry dirt, residue from handling, and bacteria picked up during transport and storage, so a handful of small habits make this routine step noticeably more effective.

Running water is the foundation

For most fruits and vegetables, cold running water is genuinely enough. The mechanical action of water combined with light rubbing by hand removes a good share of surface dirt and reduces the bacterial load. Specialty produce washes aren’t necessary — there’s no convincing evidence they outperform plain water, and some can leave their own residue behind on the surface.

Washing Vegetables on Edaku

How to Properly Wash Fruits and Vegetables

Running water is the foundation