Fruit and vegetables
What you’ll need
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Castile Soap
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Cold water
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Soft-bristle brush (optional)
Method
- Combine ¼ tsp of Castile Soap with 500 ml of cold water in a container or bowl, stirring until it’s completely dissolved.
- Place your fruits and veggies into the bowl, letting them soak for a few minutes. Give them a gentle swirl in the water or press them down occasionally to ensure every bit gets a good clean. For sturdier produce, use a soft-bristle brush to gently scrub their surfaces.
- Once done, take the produce out, give it a thorough rinse, and let it dry completely before you start preparing or eating.
Use for:
To clean your fresh produce and remove surface dirt and wax.
Waxed floors:
Do not use Castile Soap on waxed or oiled wood floors, because it could break down the wax.Â
Mixing with acids:
Since Castile Soap is alkaline, you shouldn‘t mix it directly with acidic substances like lemon juice, Citric Acid or vinegar. Acid will react with the soap itself and break apart the soap molecules and neutralize its effects.
Hard Water:
Whilst Castile Soap is a very reliable and mild cleaner, it can leave a residue on shiny or hard surfaces, especially when it‘s used with hard water (the soap reacts with minerals from the water to form a salt). Use Castile Soap with distilled water if you live in a hard water area or cut through the leftover residue by applying an acid rinse afterwards like this Citric Acid solution: 1tsp Citric Acid in 250ml, spray onto surfaces and wipe away any residues.
Store Castile Soap sealed tightly, in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children and pets.