Why you NEED to put your fruit and veggies in the dishwasher
A woman has gone viral after sharing her food hygiene hack – washing fruit and vegetables in the dishwasher.
In a TikTok clip, the user @smilelop showed how she removed dirt and bugs from her produce.
She arranged a variety of fresh food products on the top shelf and bottom drawer before pouring in a capful of distilled white vinegar in the detergent compartment.
She then set the machine running, and the video cut to seemingly washed and clean crops.
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The video has now been viewed more than a million times, but some viewers on the comment section were sceptical of the hack.
“I literally don’t know why this would be necessary,” one wrote.
“I mean a light vinegar solution is good to kill bacteria and some fruit has wax film on it, but dishwasher? Come on girl,” another replied.
According to the Food Safety Information Council, washing fruits and vegetables under running water and drying them can help remove loose soil and remove many bacteria and viruses. The council also advised practicing safe hand washing and hygiene before preparing food or cooking.