How to Wash Bugs off Vegetables
Do you ever get a surprise when you go to prepare vegetables and find they are carrying some unwanted visitors? Bugs and creepy crawlies can find their way onto vegetables whether they are store-bought or home-grown. Here is a simple guide on how to wash bugs off vegetables.
Things You’ll Need
- Sink
- Faucet
- Bowl
- Vegetable brush
- Sponge
- Vinegar
Steps
- Fill the sink with water: Fill the sink before turning on the tap. Make sure the water is cold or lukewarm and not hot.
- Add vinegar: If you are dealing with hardier bugs, add a couple tablespoons of white vinegar to the water.
- Soak the veggies: Put the vegetables in the sink and swish them around in the water to loosen and dislodge any bugs.
- Give them a scrub: Using a vegetable brush, gently scrub the vegetables in the water.
- Rinse the veggies: Turn off the faucet and drain the sink. With the veggies still in the sink, rinse them with cold water until all the dirt and residues are washed away.
- Pat dry: Use a bowl to scoop up the vegetables and gently pat them dry with a kitchen towel or cloth.
Tips
- Do not use soap to wash vegetables as it may leave harmful residues on them, which can harm you when you consume them.
- Be sure to wash the vegetables thoroughly and carefully to ensure no bugs or larvae remain on them.
- You can also use a mild vinegar solution to spray onto vegetables instead of soaking them.
Washing bugs off vegetables may seem like a tedious task, but it is an important one. Following the above steps will ensure that you and your family can enjoy fresh and safe vegetables without any unwelcome hitchhikers.
