Most people rinse fruit with just water — but water alone doesn’t remove much pesticide residue. Studies show that a baking soda water soak can help break down and remove surface pesticides more effectively than rinsing alone. Why baking soda works: • It creates a mild alkaline solution • That alkalinity helps degrade certain pesticides on the fruit’s surface • Especially helpful for apples, berries, grapes, and stone fruit How to do it: 1️⃣ Fill a bowl with water 2️⃣ Add ~1 tsp baking soda per