Melissa, thank you for this channel, I love it, but one correction...the white film on blueberries and grapes is not the pesticide. This is a completely natural coating produced by the fruit itself called "bloom". It helps protect the fruit from pests and moisture loss. You will see bloom on organic fruit too. And I cannot bring myself to eat eggplant. 🤢
Hi Melissa, about 4 years ago I stumbled onto your videos. I can say this with an open heart. Your videos changed my life. Everytime I clean my kitchen I do the S way of cleaning counter tops as well as the eye level testing. Everyday I think of what you said about that. I stay in South Africa and have told so many ladies about you. You changed my life How to clean MY space. Thank you so much for your tips. I watch your videos over and over. One of these days I'm going to order by my waffle towels and microfibre cloths. ❤
Eye-level testing and the S way of cleaning - sounds like you've got it down to a science! Keep up the great work and thanks for the wonderful kind words Charmaine! Melissa.
Your channel soothes and relaxes me even during tough times, thank you.🙏🏼 Cleaning can be therapeutic and I love your clean with me videos!👏🏼 will try these produce cleaning tips too🙌🏼🍏🍒
I love peppers. I roast them on the stove fire until black . Then clean them off under running water. Slice them an jar them with some salt , chopped garlic and extra virgin olove oil. Use then in sandwiches and love them with scrambled eggs. YUMMO. Thanks for the video 👍
Peppers are amazing. High in vitamin c. I sneak them into most of my dishes. It's also fun to push yourself by working your way up the scoville heat index and just consuming raw.
I eat peppers almost every day as a vegetarian. I always use vinegar water solution and a scrubbie to wash apples, zucchini, peppers, oranges(if you're going to zest), cucumbers, etc.
Another suggestion I picked up from a woman who is a doctor and an Orthodox Sephardic Jew: if you buy berries, such as raspberries and blackberries, be sure to soak them for a while. Often there are little insects living in them. I saw her video. They keep strictly Kosher so she takes a lot of precautions.
This message has nothing to do with cleaning fruits and veggies. I don't know if you will ever see this message being that there are over 200 comments already but some how some way I stumbled across your page, read your book and NOW...I ALMOST love Cleaning up. I just cleaned the bathroom in less than 30 mins sweeping and mopping included. I cleaned my kitchen in an hour and my room in an hour based on your wave method!!!! OMG!!!! Normally I would get PARALYZED walking into my kitchen or bedroom because the clutter would be debilitating. But now with the new system I clean like a pro. :-). Just wanted to give you your props!!!! Thank you!!!
I saw your message, and appreciate the show of love! Thanks for the feedback. Let me know if there is anything other content you need an I am happy to provide! Thanks! Melissa!
Hello Melissa, I've been hearing alot about apple cider vinegar and water bath to clean fruits, does that really do the job or is it just an old wives tail? What's your thoughts on ACV??
Excellent video and so useful! My least favorite veg: Brussels sprouts. When I think of cleaning fruits & veg's, I think of actual dirt too, not just pesticides, since dirt (soil) is where produce would pick up bacteria like E. coli or C. diff. I saw some research where the veggie that needs the most washing re: soil is lettuce, especially leaf lettuces or "spring mix," because lettuce is right down in the soil and there are so many folds and frills with lettuce that it's hard to fully rinse it. I've also had to rinse spinach multiple times to remove sand. ... and now I'm hungry for a nice salad, LOL! Thanks Melissa!
baking soda traditionally is used when some safe form of 'abrasive' is required (grapes, blueberries). but if you are using either one you are better off than none at all. Hope that helped clarify! Melissa.
I appreciate your video. I also practice washing my produce right before I eat or prep for cooking. I’ve been soaking, changing the water at least three times for strawberries. I do massage them clean at the final soak before I rinse. Total time, about 20 mins. I’ll start adding vinegar to the strawberry soak.
I love peppers with onion on my chuck roast in the oven. Love my Serrano chiles with my eggs almost every day topped with shredded cheese and corn tortillas
Thank you so much for easy clean for fruits and begs. My favorite is granny green apples but the waxy film is such a turn-off will follow your advise! 💕
@@cleanmyspaceI saw this & hit so fast! I often wonder what I'm doing right or wrong. I have citrus trees, and I wash them with dish soap (horror of horrors!) I don't know what else to do, because birds are up in there doing their business. I know there's nets to keep them out, but 1) the trees are big, and 2) I live in the desert, so it's hot. Not nice to keep the birds out🤷♀️ Any advice on how to do it differently? I know it's weird, but I want the zest too and don't want poo in my zest! That was the best idea I had in getting it cleaned. All the video tips were pretty good; thanks! Oh, and those cotton candy grapes are amazing, although they don't displace regular grapes😉
@gohawks3571 I sometimes do dawn and scrubbie too and then rinse. Most of the time I do the vinegar and water mix in a large bowl, soak veggies or fruits for a minute then using my scrubbie to clean any debris etc off. I rinse and set on a tea towel to dry if storing.
What about the salad kits from a grocery store and says it's triple washed, are they really safe to eat right from the container? Where I live i don't have access to a normal kitchen area, I mean I do but it's a pain to deal with so eat it right from the kit from the store. Please tell me those are safe
I’m surprised you didn’t mention that it is better to choose organic versions of the dirty dozen, as opposed to using so many methods to clean them. My understanding of the growing process of the dirty dozen is that so many pesticides and other chemicals are used during the whole process that washing NON organic produce wouldn’t help. I may have to check the FDA site or the EPA for clarification.
Even organics have proven to have SOME pesticides, but obviously supporting local farmers who are organic is an ideal choice but an expensive one. If you wash conventional properly, you can remove much of the pesticide danger! Thanks for watching this one! And the great comments!
Okay this may be a silly Q. But I just need to ask. If you buy all organic produce, do you still need to follow these cleaning steps? Or can you just rinse & eat?
No Q is silly. Good for you for supporting local and buying organic. FDA still recommends rinsing all vegetables and fruits before consumption, however pesticide residue is less prominent in organic matter (but can still appear!) Hope that helps!
I have tried to like Kale, but I just can’t! 😅 Also I’m wondering if the things that we would typically peel before eating need the same kind of washing ? I usually peel peaches, sometimes apples, etc
What about organic produce? I belong to a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and I find the produce to be less full of pesticides. In fact sometimes I find a bug or two but it’s local and if bugs like it then it’s not full of pesticides- people should support local as much as possible. Also i can’t bring myself to eating eggplant but I also don’t have a lot of experience cooking it .
Another question: have you heard of Apeel? There's a FB group that discussed bioengineered food and harmful chemicals. They're saying that Apeel does not wash off of produce and recommend peeling the affected product. I'm new to that group and wonder how do you even know it's on your produce? If all washing attempts fail?
It's supposed to be on the produce sticker. Although sometimes that sticker falls off, so if you are missing a sticker on the one you pick up check the others. Do not eat the skin of any products that have it, I know some avocados and apples are using it.
My list of gross fruits and veggies is sadly pretty long, but the toppers are: olives (just the smell makes me gag), mushrooms, eggplant, cilantro, onions, and okra. I do like bell peppers but only if they're raw. I love broccoli and cauliflower but only if they're cooked.
Yeaaaah, a little dirt cleans the stomach as my granny says 😆 I don’t worry too much about homegrown veggies and fruits but store bought I clean very thoroughly because of possible pesticides (even though I mainly buy certified organic)
Lima beans is my least liked veggie. I wouldnt flip the table haha, but pick around them. I have no idea if i dont care for any fruit...havent come across any yet haha.
Ha ha...me too! When my Mom served mixed frozen veggies, I'd leave all the lima beans on the plate. She once made me try one, and I got so sick, she never bothered me again. Lol.
@@kimreed2489 yes my dad would serve the mixed veggies too! That's the only time I've seen them. THANKFULLY he ALSO doesn't care for them so he was fine with me picking them out hahah!
I do not know if you had done one or not. However, we where wondering if you had any tips for downsizing seniors and I have certain problems that hinder the classic ways of cleaning. Do you have any helpful tips for us? Especially hard to do justice with baseboards, garage, is there also products that you recommend for spraying outside such as we spray the enclosed patio n the windows but the spray wait n rinse products just don't work like the used to!
Great advise but I beg to differ about bell peppers.....They are yummy to me but to each their own 😊 What about organic items in the same categories? While I can't afford everything organic is it even worth it to pick and choose to eliminate the pesticides or do they just use some sort of chemical products anyway making it not really worth the extra expense of organic to begin with?
Absolutely! Each their own. You are correct Barbara. Even organics use some pesticides so conventional are fine (and less $$) so just make sure you are aware which ones to wash thoroughly! Thanks for watching!!
It depends on your country. Here in Germany the rules for organic food are really strict, no pesticides or genetic engineering are allowed. So we are on the safe side when we buy organic. And it is worth the price!
In my European country white vinegar is not the color of water! How odd is that. It is more the color of white wine. I wonder if some bleaching process is used in North America for white vinegar…
Do you trust bagged salad mixes when they say "pre-washed?" They're convenient for getting veggies to my family but I don't know if they're as clean as they should be!
Organic food is made without pesticides but may have a coating on it… if you get organic apples and pears sometime they put the coating to protect it from getting wrinkles, with organic kale, spinach and so on you can wash with inlet water 💦
@@beatrijsb634 that is not correct. There are many OMRI pesticides. Neem oil is one, for example. Perfectly harmless to our skin, but you do not want to eat it.
Great balanced video that needs to be required watching for ALL young teens. I don't have an aversion to any fruit or veg, but I only have garden grown sprouts. BTW, your animations about thriving bacteria (1.30-) is hilarious without sound.....just saying 😲😏🤣
2:00 I disagree. Washing them right away removes dirt and pesticides. Dirt=bacteria. Ever since I started washing my strawberries(always dirty dozen #1) in a water & vinegar solution shortly after buying, rinsing and putting on a tea towel to dry, cutting tops off, and putting in a container with paper towels, it makes it last SO much longer. Same with lettuce.
If you tupperware then we are good for meal prep. Keep an eye out for our new video on Sunday reset routines which will highlight meal prep (and revert back to the dirty dozen!). Thanks for watching! Melissa
Not a joke or a troll, honestly why so we actually need to clean these fruits? I have been eating these my whole life (38 yrs old) and never washed my fruit. Why is it bad eating fruit without washing them? What will it do to me eating them without washing them?
Besides the presence of film on many fruits, it also the handling of produce. Have you been to the grocery store as they’re putting produce away? Look at the crates they’re removing the produce from. Or when some drops produce on the floor. Also, some people like me may have a negative reaction to the fils on foods.
Hi! It's Melissa! And I wish I owned a vinegar company, but I don't. It's just the least expensive DIY versatile helper out there. at a minimum the 1 to 4 ratio is to be used, a bit more won't hurt, just make sure you rinse well and you are on your way! Thanks for watching my videos, and if there is anything else you need help with, include it in the comments and I'll add it to our production list! Thanks!!!!
Kale!! Ick! Ick! Ick!!! Can't stand the stuff and I LOVE vegetables!!! But Kale, no, I just can't stomach it. Glad it was among the Dirty Dozen--I felt like I'd saved myself some time! 😂
For me, mushrooms can go straight to hell. :) In my adult life I continue to try them now and then, hoping my repulsion will change- but no. Hard no. Even though I don’t cook with them, I’m surprised they didn’t make the list! I’ve also heard there are different ways to clean different mushrooms, so maybe that could be a new video idea for you. :)
There are no vegetables or fruit that I don't like, I will eat it all. I have never been picky about food. I belong to a shopping Club that sells all natural cleaning products that has no harmful products if ingested by kids or anyone. I use their product to clean my produce and it cleans well and actually makes my produce taste better with no residue. These products are plant powered cleaners, the only products I use in my home.
As a Bangladeshi, I will not be able to survive without pepper. I use the green extra spicy ones. I don't care if they're not good for me lol..I love them 😂
@@cleanmyspaceI think people dislike okra because they’ve only ever had it slimy. I grew up eating okra cooked to death and slimy in stews and soups. As an adult I found if I tossed whole okra into my soup the last 5 minutes, they turned vibrant green, were still a bit crisp and not slimy at all! When I started a garden, I found Pioneer Woman recommended them fresh off the stalk, split open, sprinkle with salt - crispy snack with no slime at all! It was a revelation. I like to drizzle olive oil on mine as well.
Melissa, thank you for this channel, I love it, but one correction...the white film on blueberries and grapes is not the pesticide. This is a completely natural coating produced by the fruit itself called "bloom". It helps protect the fruit from pests and moisture loss. You will see bloom on organic fruit too. And I cannot bring myself to eat eggplant. 🤢
Thanks for this! Eggplants also on my list...
Love eggplant if prepared well.
I live eggplants done the dominican way
Thank you I feel better now because iv been eating like that forever 🎉
Beets I don't like the taste but they are easy to grow just don't like them
Hi Melissa, about 4 years ago I stumbled onto your videos. I can say this with an open heart. Your videos changed my life. Everytime I clean my kitchen I do the S way of cleaning counter tops as well as the eye level testing. Everyday I think of what you said about that. I stay in South Africa and have told so many ladies about you. You changed my life How to clean MY space. Thank you so much for your tips. I watch your videos over and over. One of these days I'm going to order by my waffle towels and microfibre cloths. ❤
Eye-level testing and the S way of cleaning - sounds like you've got it down to a science! Keep up the great work and thanks for the wonderful kind words Charmaine! Melissa.
I love pepper. Hot pepper and mild ones. Makes your food taste niiiiiice❤
Pepper is the spice of life! Just don't overdo it and end up breathing fire.
Bell peppers are awesome! Raw or cooked, love them.
I crave bell peppers and onions like candy.
@@robertheintz8017 and nothing smells better than peppers and onions being caramelized! Makes me hungry thinking about it.
Very smart of you to create a channel to teach people how to tackle small cleaning jobs.👍
The absolute cleaning queen is AuriKaterina💖💖💖
So true!
Your channel soothes and relaxes me even during tough times, thank you.🙏🏼 Cleaning can be therapeutic and I love your clean with me videos!👏🏼 will try these produce cleaning tips too🙌🏼🍏🍒
So happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!!
I love peppers. I roast them on the stove fire until black . Then clean them off under running water. Slice them an jar them with some salt , chopped garlic and extra virgin olove oil. Use then in sandwiches and love them with scrambled eggs. YUMMO. Thanks for the video 👍
Peppers are amazing. High in vitamin c. I sneak them into most of my dishes. It's also fun to push yourself by working your way up the scoville heat index and just consuming raw.
I love the dirty dozen lists, and how they don't seem to change much year over year. Great way to avoid more toxins
At least they are consistent. Know which ones are the ones to really take some extra care with when consuming. Thanks for watching!
I eat peppers almost every day as a vegetarian. I always use vinegar water solution and a scrubbie to wash apples, zucchini, peppers, oranges(if you're going to zest), cucumbers, etc.
Sounds like your veggies get a spa treatment before they end up on your plate! Keep up the good work in keeping them squeaky clean.
Another suggestion I picked up from a woman who is a doctor and an Orthodox Sephardic Jew: if you buy berries, such as raspberries and blackberries, be sure to soak them for a while. Often there are little insects living in them. I saw her video. They keep strictly Kosher so she takes a lot of precautions.
Yes. Recommend 10-15 mins for berries. True!
I practice this too!
I can’t trust they are pre-washed.
thanks, never b4 washed any
This message has nothing to do with cleaning fruits and veggies.
I don't know if you will
ever see this message being that there are over 200 comments already but some how some way I stumbled across your page, read your book and NOW...I ALMOST love Cleaning up. I just cleaned the bathroom in less than 30 mins sweeping and mopping included. I cleaned my kitchen in an hour and my room in an hour based on your wave method!!!! OMG!!!! Normally I would get PARALYZED walking into my kitchen or bedroom because the clutter would be debilitating. But now with the new system I clean like a pro. :-).
Just wanted to give you your props!!!! Thank you!!!
I saw your message, and appreciate the show of love! Thanks for the feedback. Let me know if there is anything other content you need an I am happy to provide! Thanks! Melissa!
@@cleanmyspace 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕Much love!!! I will def let you know.
I use my salad spinner to wash my fruit and a spray bottle of white vinegar for my apples and peppers.
Great tip!
This was very interesting and well presented as always! The CrossLegacy has a different approach but it also works very well.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for tuning in!
Cilantro! Did I spell that right? Anyway, it tastes like soap to me!
great video!
Thankyou for the advice. The fruit I detest more than anything is the Lime.
Interesting citrus to detest! Thanks for watching!
I love peppers. I actually eat bell peppers as snacks, dipped into a good french onion dip. 😋
Maybe I have to give that a try!
For me it’s cilantro. Can stand it.
Great video.
Yes, I’m with you there…
They say you either love it or hate it. No in between with cilantro. Thanks for watching this one!
It tastes like washing powder to me
Hello Melissa, I've been hearing alot about apple cider vinegar and water bath to clean fruits, does that really do the job or is it just an old wives tail? What's your thoughts on ACV??
Yes cotton candy grapes are delicious. The also come in red grapes too. Did anyone ever have moon grapes.
Excellent video and so useful! My least favorite veg: Brussels sprouts. When I think of cleaning fruits & veg's, I think of actual dirt too, not just pesticides, since dirt (soil) is where produce would pick up bacteria like E. coli or C. diff. I saw some research where the veggie that needs the most washing re: soil is lettuce, especially leaf lettuces or "spring mix," because lettuce is right down in the soil and there are so many folds and frills with lettuce that it's hard to fully rinse it. I've also had to rinse spinach multiple times to remove sand. ... and now I'm hungry for a nice salad, LOL! Thanks Melissa!
And spinach. I thought that or leeks would be #1.
You are welcome on this Saturday morning. I'm compiling my list but have to say that both brussels sprouts and leeks are on people's lists!
Can you clarify why you would sometimes use vinegar and other times baking soda?
baking soda traditionally is used when some safe form of 'abrasive' is required (grapes, blueberries). but if you are using either one you are better off than none at all. Hope that helped clarify! Melissa.
Thank you for this video I always wanted to know how to clean it with out it getting wilted.
Glad we could help!
Cauliflower is my most hated. I like peppers but of course, were all different and that's fine. Thanks for this video!
Thanks for watching!
Will try the baking soda method.
I love my mustard green in my chicken soup with concentrated Campbell’s tomatoes juice and celery. Don’t forget the celery
Thank you for this video. Scary now I will make sure it is washed. Dont like peas in patato salads
So nice of you! But you can't have a picnic without potato salad!
I appreciate your video.
I also practice washing my produce right before I eat or prep for cooking.
I’ve been soaking, changing the water at least three times for strawberries. I do massage them clean at the final soak before I rinse. Total time, about 20 mins.
I’ll start adding vinegar to the strawberry soak.
Good stuff!
I wash mushrooms very well in running water, those who say to dust them off well I'm not eating at there house!!
Yes!! Running water & rub-a-dub-dub until all the dirt is gone
Hate tomatoes and mushrooms but love pasta sauce / gravy 🇮🇹🤌
It's a definitely a texture/ psychological issue
I love peppers with onion on my chuck roast in the oven. Love my Serrano chiles with my eggs almost every day topped with shredded cheese and corn tortillas
Yummy!
How do you clean carrots, cucumbers and mushrooms?
Thank you so much for easy clean for fruits and begs. My favorite is granny green apples but the waxy film is such a turn-off will follow your advise! 💕
Thanks for that. Keep an eye out for our clean15 video next week!
I really love this new type of videos 🤩📸
Thanks! We are always looking for suggestions! Let us know what you want see!
@@cleanmyspaceI saw this & hit so fast! I often wonder what I'm doing right or wrong. I have citrus trees, and I wash them with dish soap (horror of horrors!) I don't know what else to do, because birds are up in there doing their business. I know there's nets to keep them out, but 1) the trees are big, and 2) I live in the desert, so it's hot. Not nice to keep the birds out🤷♀️
Any advice on how to do it differently? I know it's weird, but I want the zest too and don't want poo in my zest! That was the best idea I had in getting it cleaned. All the video tips were pretty good; thanks! Oh, and those cotton candy grapes are amazing, although they don't displace regular grapes😉
@gohawks3571 I sometimes do dawn and scrubbie too and then rinse. Most of the time I do the vinegar and water mix in a large bowl, soak veggies or fruits for a minute then using my scrubbie to clean any debris etc off. I rinse and set on a tea towel to dry if storing.
@@Megan9689 Thank you, I feel better 😁 ✨Zestfully✨ clean! 😂
@@gohawks3571 living in the desert has it's benefits! Tough to stop the bird from doing it's business, give them a good wash and you are good to go!
Oh I needed this video….. strawberries? 😲 so surprised. I think the only vegetable I really can’t stand would be lima beans.
Lima Beans are in our top 3 so far. Not loved. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for a terrific video, Melissa! Very helpful. Mushrooms are the worst thing for me! Despise them!!!
You are certainly not alone there. Mushrooms are on the clean 15....video coming next week!
Eggplant and cauliflower. I’ll eat it but I don’t get why anyone bothers. Not a big okra fan, either. Red peppers are delicious!
Maybe we should start a "Veggie Lovers Anonymous" support group for those questionable choices!
What about the salad kits from a grocery store and says it's triple washed, are they really safe to eat right from the container? Where I live i don't have access to a normal kitchen area, I mean I do but it's a pain to deal with so eat it right from the kit from the store.
Please tell me those are safe
Thank you for this video. Do you wash bagged, ready to eat lettuce?
No need. As long as the bag says ready-to-eat you are good-to-go!
I’m surprised you didn’t mention that it is better to choose organic versions of the dirty dozen, as opposed to using so many methods to clean them. My understanding of the growing process of the dirty dozen is that so many pesticides and other chemicals are used during the whole process that washing NON organic produce wouldn’t help. I may have to check the FDA site or the EPA for clarification.
Even organics have proven to have SOME pesticides, but obviously supporting local farmers who are organic is an ideal choice but an expensive one. If you wash conventional properly, you can remove much of the pesticide danger! Thanks for watching this one! And the great comments!
Okay this may be a silly Q. But I just need to ask. If you buy all organic produce, do you still need to follow these cleaning steps? Or can you just rinse & eat?
No Q is silly. Good for you for supporting local and buying organic. FDA still recommends rinsing all vegetables and fruits before consumption, however pesticide residue is less prominent in organic matter (but can still appear!) Hope that helps!
Ps. Moon drop grapes. They are big and elongated.
I have tried to like Kale, but I just can’t! 😅
Also I’m wondering if the things that we would typically peel before eating need the same kind of washing ? I usually peel peaches, sometimes apples, etc
If you peel, then it's real!
I don’t like peppers to! And also am allergic to them, so no problem not getting to eat them 😂
What about organic produce? I belong to a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and I find the produce to be less full of pesticides. In fact sometimes I find a bug or two but it’s local and if bugs like it then it’s not full of pesticides- people should support local as much as possible. Also i can’t bring myself to eating eggplant but I also don’t have a lot of experience cooking it .
It's great that you support local agriculture and prioritize organic produce!
Another question: have you heard of Apeel? There's a FB group that discussed bioengineered food and harmful chemicals. They're saying that Apeel does not wash off of produce and recommend peeling the affected product. I'm new to that group and wonder how do you even know it's on your produce? If all washing attempts fail?
It's supposed to be on the produce sticker. Although sometimes that sticker falls off, so if you are missing a sticker on the one you pick up check the others. Do not eat the skin of any products that have it, I know some avocados and apples are using it.
My list of gross fruits and veggies is sadly pretty long, but the toppers are: olives (just the smell makes me gag), mushrooms, eggplant, cilantro, onions, and okra. I do like bell peppers but only if they're raw. I love broccoli and cauliflower but only if they're cooked.
You know your likes (and dislikes!) All good!
How about celery for a dirty veg. The mud gets inside the stalks and needs very thorough cleaning.
It has a hard outside stalk, but thorough washing is recommended for all fruits and veg, these dirty dozen are the WORST! but wash everything!
Especially leeks.@@cleanmyspace
Do you have a printable so we can see when to use baking soda versus vinegar?
No! But we will do one this week and get it up on cleanmyspace.com! Great feedback thanks!
Peppers are great raw or cooked!
Yeaaaah, a little dirt cleans the stomach as my granny says 😆 I don’t worry too much about homegrown veggies and fruits but store bought I clean very thoroughly because of possible pesticides (even though I mainly buy certified organic)
Maybe your granny is onto something with the "a little dirt cleans the stomach" theory! Who needs probiotics when you have dirt, right?
I cannot imagine doing these processes on a daily basis (cleaning only one portion at a time).
Do what works for you!
Onions. Not a fan of peppers either, but hands down, onions are my most hated veg. 😝
Onions and peppers, the dynamic duo of disliked vegetables! Maybe we should form a club.
What about tomatoes? This is number one vegetable to me, I eat them almost daily.
Love peppers, red ones are especially nice in a salad.
Pretty and colorful!
Spinach Question
I buy organic baby spinach and the package says thoroughly washed ready to enjoy.
In your opinion, is it OK to actually eat as is?
Yes. 100%. Trust that if it’s washed (and organic) you have done enough
Lima beans is my least liked veggie. I wouldnt flip the table haha, but pick around them. I have no idea if i dont care for any fruit...havent come across any yet haha.
Ha ha...me too! When my Mom served mixed frozen veggies, I'd leave all the lima beans on the plate. She once made me try one, and I got so sick, she never bothered me again. Lol.
@@kimreed2489 yes my dad would serve the mixed veggies too! That's the only time I've seen them. THANKFULLY he ALSO doesn't care for them so he was fine with me picking them out hahah!
Forgot about the lima bean. That's gotta be up on the list!
I'm with you Melissa. Bell peppers make me need to evacuate the building! 🤮
It's comforting to know I'm not alone in my bell pepper struggles, thanks for sharing! Melissa.
Vegetable I don't like
Olives
When I was 4, I ate an olive thinking it was a grape. I've been traumatized ever since.
Is it ok to wash any fruit and veg with vinegar? That’s usually my go to for everything
100%! Good work!
I do not know if you had done one or not. However, we where wondering if you had any tips for downsizing seniors and I have certain problems that hinder the classic ways of cleaning. Do you have any helpful tips for us? Especially hard to do justice with baseboards, garage, is there also products that you recommend for spraying outside such as we spray the enclosed patio n the windows but the spray wait n rinse products just don't work like the used to!
Great idea! we are currently shooting a cleaning video for immobility. Should be up in two weeks! You are way ahead of us!
@@cleanmyspace Thank you so very much we are looking forward to it!! ❤️👍🏻
Great advise but I beg to differ about bell peppers.....They are yummy to me but to each their own 😊 What about organic items in the same categories? While I can't afford everything organic is it even worth it to pick and choose to eliminate the pesticides or do they just use some sort of chemical products anyway making it not really worth the extra expense of organic to begin with?
Absolutely! Each their own. You are correct Barbara. Even organics use some pesticides so conventional are fine (and less $$) so just make sure you are aware which ones to wash thoroughly! Thanks for watching!!
It depends on your country. Here in Germany the rules for organic food are really strict, no pesticides or genetic engineering are allowed. So we are on the safe side when we buy organic. And it is worth the price!
"When farmers be farming"😂 I love it….[9:30]
Thanks for watching and enjoying the video! So glad you picked that part up!
I clean my fruits and veggies with baking soda and vinegar!
I have heard the combo counteracts the benefits of each. alone.
Yes! pick one or the other for best results!
@@cleanmyspace will do!
In my European country white vinegar is not the color of water! How odd is that. It is more the color of white wine. I wonder if some bleaching process is used in North America for white vinegar…
Thanks for that! Going to look into it!
Do you trust bagged salad mixes when they say "pre-washed?" They're convenient for getting veggies to my family but I don't know if they're as clean as they should be!
We have to trust it!
I always wash them again 😂
Same. I always wash again.
Wash them ! Regardless of what that bag has printed on it. The FDA even says to wash them
Does Organic fruits and veggies need this type of wash? Or can you just use cold water?
Great question! All fruits and veggies should be washed. Even organic fruits and vegetables may contain (some) pesticides!
Organic food is made without pesticides but may have a coating on it… if you get organic apples and pears sometime they put the coating to protect it from getting wrinkles, with organic kale, spinach and so on you can wash with inlet water 💦
@@beatrijsb634 that is not correct. There are many OMRI pesticides. Neem oil is one, for example. Perfectly harmless to our skin, but you do not want to eat it.
Clean My Space, I really enjoyed watching this, so I hit the like button!
Awesome! Thank you! :)
Great balanced video that needs to be required watching for ALL young teens. I don't have an aversion to any fruit or veg, but I only have garden grown sprouts. BTW, your animations about thriving bacteria (1.30-) is hilarious without sound.....just saying 😲😏🤣
I appreciate your support and feedback! It means a lot to hear that the video is impactful.
What about raspberries? How would u wash those?
all berries! Same as blueberries.
2:00 I disagree. Washing them right away removes dirt and pesticides. Dirt=bacteria. Ever since I started washing my strawberries(always dirty dozen #1) in a water & vinegar solution shortly after buying, rinsing and putting on a tea towel to dry, cutting tops off, and putting in a container with paper towels, it makes it last SO much longer. Same with lettuce.
Thank you for sharing your method! It's always great to learn new ways to make food last longer.
The best way to remove pesticides from your fruits and vegetables is to grow them yourself.
I do not like the taste of raw bell peppers, but cooked, they are delicious.
Everyone has their own way of consuming veggies. Just make sure you are consuming!
Love peppers,apples, grapes etc. Like them all
Sounds like you've got a colorful and tasty diet going on!
The only thing that sucks is that you can't really meal prep say a week of food if you have to wash before eating?
If you tupperware then we are good for meal prep. Keep an eye out for our new video on Sunday reset routines which will highlight meal prep (and revert back to the dirty dozen!). Thanks for watching! Melissa
Love cotton candy grapes, also Sable grapes ❤
So good!
Moondrops grapes!💜
Cotton candy grapes are so delicious.
Yes they are!
Do we wash before freezing any of these?
Yes! Just make sure you dry well. Then when ready to consume you can take out and use when needed!
I LOVE roasted red peppers. Completely different animal than raw peppers.
I will try those thanks! Melissa.
I’m so confused,some videos say vinegar or baking soda doesn’t help . Who to believe 🤷♀️
Not a joke or a troll, honestly why so we actually need to clean these fruits? I have been eating these my whole life (38 yrs old) and never washed my fruit. Why is it bad eating fruit without washing them? What will it do to me eating them without washing them?
Besides the presence of film on many fruits, it also the handling of produce. Have you been to the grocery store as they’re putting produce away? Look at the crates they’re removing the produce from. Or when some drops produce on the floor.
Also, some people like me may have a negative reaction to the fils on foods.
Me, on the carnivore diet and still watching to support Melissa and Chad. 😅 Thank god I don't have to scrub meat. 🤪
Love that!
Could you please explain why the amount of vinegar is changing ?
Probably so we run out faster and have to buy more.
@@anndosh5195 please don't use my message to be mean.
@@anndosh5195 you caught her, Melissa clearly owns a vinegar company or stock in one.
@@anndosh5195 Please don't use my message to be sarcastic
Hi! It's Melissa! And I wish I owned a vinegar company, but I don't. It's just the least expensive DIY versatile helper out there. at a minimum the 1 to 4 ratio is to be used, a bit more won't hurt, just make sure you rinse well and you are on your way! Thanks for watching my videos, and if there is anything else you need help with, include it in the comments and I'll add it to our production list! Thanks!!!!
Okra!!! I’ve tried. I’ve really tried!
Okra! not even on our list, but I'm adding it! Thanks for tuning in! Melissa
I do not like eggplant nor edamame. Oh, and cilantro, though its an herb, but its green.
Thanks for sharing your dislikes! It's always interesting to hear what people enjoy and don't enjoy when it comes to food.
My face when my date peels their banana and starts to wash it.
😱🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Like that?😂
ha ha!
I LOVE Cotton Candy Grapes!
Who knew grapes could taste like candy? Nature's sweet treat!
@@cleanmyspace Agreed!
Kale!! Ick! Ick! Ick!!! Can't stand the stuff and I LOVE vegetables!!! But Kale, no, I just can't stomach it. Glad it was among the Dirty Dozen--I felt like I'd saved myself some time! 😂
Kale definitely has a unique taste that's not for everyone. Maybe one day it'll grow on you, or not!
Carrots lol if they are cooked with a roast or something, then that's fine. Celery is the same way
For me, mushrooms can go straight to hell. :) In my adult life I continue to try them now and then, hoping my repulsion will change- but no. Hard no. Even though I don’t cook with them, I’m surprised they didn’t make the list! I’ve also heard there are different ways to clean different mushrooms, so maybe that could be a new video idea for you. :)
Mushrooms are definitely not everyone's cup of tea... or soup! Maybe one day they'll surprise you and you'll become a mushroom enthusiast!
There are no vegetables or fruit that I don't like, I will eat it all. I have never been picky about food. I belong to a shopping Club that sells all natural cleaning products that has no harmful products if ingested by kids or anyone. I use their product to clean my produce and it cleans well and actually makes my produce taste better with no residue. These products are plant powered cleaners, the only products I use in my home.
As a Bangladeshi, I will not be able to survive without pepper. I use the green extra spicy ones. I don't care if they're not good for me lol..I love them 😂
Thanks for sharing! Spicy food lovers unite!
Love your channel melissa❤
Glad you enjoy the chaotic content!
I pill my apples , no scrubbing
That's one way of doing it. Thanks for watching!
Soaking strawberries in vinegar make them moochy,or at least mine do
Gotta get them when they are not too ripe!
Put under running water - then soak in a salad spinner with vinegar & water for 30 sec and re-rinse. Dry , store - ENJOY
Love my grapes every night. I soak them in water for a few minutes. Then eat them
🍐’s I don’t like!!!! But love peppers 🫑 !😁
To each their own! Thanks for watching!
i always peel my apple haha cause i dont like the skin so thats another way as well i guess^^
For sure! You are not alone. Many of our community seem to peel their apples!
Least favorite: cilantro. I have the gene.
the one people either love or hate. no real in between with cilantro. Thanks for watching!
Okra is a "whhyyy?" For me, I pass on Okra but quietly...
Sometimes quietly is best. But I agree with the okra thing.
@@cleanmyspaceI think people dislike okra because they’ve only ever had it slimy. I grew up eating okra cooked to death and slimy in stews and soups. As an adult I found if I tossed whole okra into my soup the last 5 minutes, they turned vibrant green, were still a bit crisp and not slimy at all! When I started a garden, I found Pioneer Woman recommended them fresh off the stalk, split open, sprinkle with salt - crispy snack with no slime at all! It was a revelation. I like to drizzle olive oil on mine as well.
Love peppers, but melons of any sort make me want to puke!!! P.S. This video was *awesome*!
Peppers are your spicy love, but melons are the sour note in your fruit symphony! Glad the video hit the right taste buds.