Fruit should always be washed before being eaten to remove pesticides and bacteria. Apples can usually be washed using only tap water. However, vinegar can be used for particularly dirty ones. Before washing, always sanitize your hands. Remember that organic fruit should also be washed, as it can be contaminated with bacteria.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Wash the Bought Apples
Step 1. Before washing an apple, quickly examine it to see if it has any mold, dents or other damage
If you notice any imperfections, remove them with a knife before proceeding with the washing.
If you buy apples in a store, choose the ones that are in good condition
Step 2. Before proceeding, it is important to wash your hands with water and an antibacterial soap
Dry them with a clean tea towel or paper towel
Step 3. Wash the apple with tap water, which is enough to remove dirt, bacteria and other residues
While washing, rotate it to clean the entire surface. Once finished, pat it dry with a clean paper towel or tea towel.
Step 4. To wash an apple it is not necessary to use soaps or detergents
Residues from these products can cause stomach pains. Tap water is more than enough.
Method 2 of 3: Sanitize Particularly Dirty Apples
Step 1. If you have picked apples, just washing them with water is not enough
Dirty fruit must be sanitized with vinegar. Fill a spray bottle by mixing three cups of water and one cup of white vinegar. Shake it to mix the solution.
Step 2. Spray the solution on the apples
There is no need to soak them in vinegar, as this can cause them to erode. Spray enough solution to coat the surface of the fruit. Usually six sprays are needed.
Step 3. Coat the apples with vinegar, rinse them with tap water
Rotate them to wash the entire surface. The vinegar should remove any dirt or dust from the fruit.
For this step you just have to use your fingers
Method 3 of 3: Avoid the Most Common Mistakes
Step 1. Avoid doing elaborate washes
It is rarely necessary to soak an apple or use other ingredients besides tap water or vinegar. Elaborate washes can alter the taste of the fruit and are useless. In general, tap water is enough, while vinegar is useful if the apple is particularly dirty.
Step 2. Many think it's unnecessary, but organic apples need to be washed too
Although they are treated with fewer pesticides, they are still prone to contamination by bacteria and transport. Consequently, before eating them, they must be washed.
Step 3. Moldy fruit does not need to be thrown away, unless it is covered with a moldy coating
If the problem only affects one corner of the apple, don't throw it away: remove it with a knife.
