Does washing fruits and vegetables get rid of the pesticides?
No. Many pesticides are manufactured to be waterproof to withstand the irrigation and rain. Even after washing, some pesticides are persistent. If you don’t choose organic produce, or even if you do, it is best to wash vegetables with a non-toxic vegetable wash that it is 100% natural and that it rinses easily. Studies show than using a vegetable wash can remove pesticides up to 3 times better than water alone.
