09/04/2026
Organic doesn’t mean pesticide free.
The term means farmers can’t use synthetic chemicals, man-made fertilizers or genetically modified organisms (aka GMOs) BUT it does allow natural or botanical pesticides to be used.
Well, crap. We know what you’re thinking:
“I’ve been wasting my money all along!”
Don’t beat yourself up, buying organic does make a difference, especially when it comes to buying off the EWG’s “dirty dozen” produce list.
Wanting to double down on the cleanest produce you can provide for yourself and your family?
Then use the baking soda and water technique.
1 teaspoon of baking soda to 2 cups of cold water. Submerge your fruits/veggies and let rest for 10-15 min. Agitate and stir up a bit then rinse and wash clean.
This technique has been proven to be effective at removing surface dirt, wax and a large percentage of pesticide residues.
Not perfect, but does a damn good job and much better than water can do alone.
Best part? Costs you more time than dollars to do!
So get out there and clean those fruits and veggies folks!
