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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (360g) Recipe makes 1 servings
Calories 14
Calories from Fat 0		(0%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.0g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 17716mg		738%
Potassium 22mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 1.3g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 0.1g	0%
	Sugars 0.4g
Protein 0.1g		0%
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Homemade Vegetable Wash/Preserver That Works! (Spray or Soak)

Recipe #300387 | 5 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: KITTENCAL
Apr 24, 2008

I have been using this for years don't know why I never thought of posting it here on the site earlier, this really works and works very well! no chemicals 100% natural and will remove dust and dirt and kill any little bugs and bacteria not to mention it costs only pennies to make and when used as a soak it will help preserve your veggies so that they will last quite a lot longer --- there is really no servings to this recipe so of coarse the serving amount is only estimated --- because of the fresh lemon juice any unused spray may be refrigerated until used again, I just usually use up the 1 cup and then discard the rest --- the exact amounts do not really matter a little more will not hurt, I really don't even bother to measure I just eyeball everything --- if you are using a smaller bowl then reduce the vinegar to 2 tablespoons and salt to 1 tablespoon it will work just as well

SERVES 1 -2 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

SPRAY

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 cup water

SOAK

1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons salt

Directions

1
For the spray; put all ingredients into a spray bottle (be careful as it will foam up) shake gently to mix, then spray on veggies or fruit allow to sit for about 2-5 minutes then rinse under cold water.
2
For soak; fill a clean sink or a large basin with cold water; add in vinegar and salt, then swish around with hands (you may also do this in a large bowl).
3
Place the fruit and/or veggies in and allow to sit for 25-30 minutes although I have even left soaking for over an hour (this will not effect the flavor at all, the vinegar cleans and the salt draws out any little bugs, dirt and other small unwanted things, it also will remove some of the wax.
4
Rinse under cold water and dry.

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From: PickleLover

On Sep 13, 2009

What a wonderful idea Kitten, thanks for sharing this hint with all of us I used the soak and added the ingredients to a sink full of cucumbers for making pickles, and it really worked for getting extra silt off of it, i could see the difference in the water as soon as I added everything. I will absolutely be using this again

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From: drinkmore

On Jun 27, 2009

I love this because I have it already stocked in my kitchen. Thanks for and inexpensive wash for all my veggies!

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From: bullwinkle

On Jul 5, 2008

I used the spray method to clean some lemons for the lemonade I made for the 4th. It worked great. The lemons went from a dull to bright yellow. Thanks Kittencal. Bullwinkle

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From: Chef #862367

On Jan 6, 2009

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