Everyday Tips

Wash your vegetables. Keep the tap off.

Woman washing vegetables in a bowl with the tap turned off

Use a clean bowl to wash vegetables instead of leaving water running throughout the task.

Place fresh vegetables in a clean bowl and wash them using suitable clean water. Replace the water as needed rather than leaving the tap running continuously.

Where appropriate, water used to rinse vegetables can be used promptly on ornamental plants, provided it contains no soap, salt, oil, or cleaning chemicals. Do not store it for later use.

Make a bowl part of your kitchen routine.