The Power of Baking Soda

Rubbing baking soda on fruit and vegetables removes up to 96% of pesticides, say scientists.

Baking soda removes up to 96 percent of pesticides from fruit and vegetables, new research reveals.

When mixed with water and gently rubbed on apple skins, the kitchen staple eliminates nearly all the reside left by two commonly-applied pesticides within 15 minutes, a study found. Read more