If your washing machine has started to smell musty and your clothes aren't coming out as clean as they should be, one fruit could make your appliance smell fresh again ...

Most of us are in the habit of washing our fruits before eating them, but does running grapes under cold water for a few seconds really do anything? According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Leafy greens can be swirled in clean water to lift off soil before giving them a final rinse. (Getty Images) Think your fruit and veg are clean after a quick rinse? A recent government report suggests ...

Fruit and vegetables can have contaminants from three sources on their surface: soil, human handling and their own microbiome. All are a potential source of pathogens for us, but those with a ...

A new report found that pesticides “penetrate the peel layer” in fruits like apples Getty Washing fruit before eating doesn’t remove pesticides — and the only way to avoid ingesting the chemicals is ...

Why Are People Washing Fruit With Vinegar, and Is It Safe? True, vinegar’s acidic properties can help kill bacteria, which is one of the reasons we love using the multi-purpose ingredient around our ...

Everyone has been told to wash their produce- but some experts say it could be futile. When used extensively in the growing process, pesticides can get inside your fruit and vegetables. So washing the ...