Instead of buying "Veggie Wash", make your own with basic household ingredients!
1 Cup Water
1/2 Cup White Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Baking Soda
Mix together and store in a spray bottle. Spray the produce right before using. Rub to wash, then rinse with water. You will be AMAZED how well this works if you have never done it before. For an impressive show, wash some grapes. You won't believe how much stuff is on them. Don't forget to spray and wash melons before cutting. If you don't the knife spread the bacteria from the outside of the melon into the fruit.
Cost Breakdown:
Homemade Wash (12 oz):
- Vinegar
1 Gallon White Vinegar = $1.79 (generic brand)
$1.79/128oz = $.01/oz
1/2 Cup = 4 oz
$.01 x 4 oz = $.04
- Baking Soda
8oz - $.44 = $.055/oz.
2 Tbs = 1oz.
1oz x $.055 = $.06
Homemade Wash (12oz) = $.008/oz
Total Cost = $.10
If I were to make 16 oz it would cost $.13
"Veggie Wash"
16oz - $5.00 = $.31/oz
Total Savings: $4.81 per bottle!!!!
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