Fruit & Veggie Wash with Vinegar Recipe (and, many other uses for vinegar)

So, Rusty's grandpa highly recommends using vinegar for everything; and, it's the family joke that grandpa is always talking about vinegar (and, that he should be a salesman for the stuff).  However, I think it's wise to listen to grandpa, and a few websites are confirming that vinegar can be used for many things.  Here's a website that lists an abundance of uses for white distilled vinegar: http://www.vinegartips.com/Scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=6   Maybe grandpa and I should team up and get into the vinegar sales business together.  :-P

I had to add this pic because it reminded me of Mr. Clean and getting the job done.  :D

Here's a little article about washing fruits and veggies with vinegar (found on the website http://goodgreenhabits.com/wash-your-fruits-veggies-with-vinegar/): 

Wash Your Fruits & Veggies With Vinegar

Many fruits and vegetables are grown with pesticides to get rid of bugs.  Although nobody wants to find a creepy crawly thing in a peach or tomato, according to theEnvironmental Working Group, even small doses of pesticides can adversely affect your health and are worrisome, not well understood, and in some cases are completely unstudied.

Fortunately, you can drastically reduce your exposure to pesticides and bacteria found on produce with a thorough vinegar and water wash.  Experts found that a white vinegar and water wash kills 98% of bacteria and removes pesticides.

You can concoct your own vinegar/water mixture at home to save money.  You’ll probably spend less than 20 cents  to make a homemade vinegar and water rinse, compared to around $4 for a premade produce wash.  Plus,  you can use the same bottle many times when you make your own wash!

Good Green Habits for Washing Produce (Fruit & Veggie Wash with Vinegar)

• Mix 3 parts water to 1 part white vinegar (3:1 ) in a spray bottle.
• Spray on fruits and veggies to get rid of pesticide residue.
• Rinse with water after spraying.

-OR-

• Fill a bowl with water and add 1/8 to 1/2 cup of vinegar, depending on the size of your bowl.
• Place your fruits and veggies in the bowl.
• Soak for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Rinse with water.