Beyond Water: The Right Way to Wash Vegetables for a Healthier Kitchen

• Market vegetables harbor pesticides, dust, and insects despite fresh appearance.
• Plain water often fails to remove surface contaminants effectively.
• Saltwater solution is a simple, inexpensive, and effective cleaning method.
• Soak vegetables in saltwater for 10-15 minutes after an initial rinse, then scrub and re-rinse.
• Most beneficial for leafy, layered, and hard-skinned vegetables; reduces surface residues but not deeply absorbed chemicals.