The washing sprays stashed around the vegetable and fruit stands in the supermarket are a rip-off. Use this simple recipe instead to make a concoction that keeps your produce looking clean and crisp.

Baking soda is one of those things that most people have in their pantries but only reach for on certain occasions, like when a cookie recipe calls for it. The thing is, it can (and should) be used ...

Dip the fruit in the baking soda solution, shake or rub it gently for a few seconds, then rinse thoroughly under cool running water. Avoid letting fruit soak for too long, which can cause the thermal ...

Baking soda can help loosen dirt and some pesticide residues, but it isn’t antibacterial or sanitizing. Cool running water alone is still an effective and evidence-based way to clean most produce.