Category: Cleaning hacks

While there isn't a single universal "salt trick," the most viral wellness trend typically involves just three ingredients: pink Himalayan salt, warm water, and lemon juice. The name also applies to different cleaning solutions and a dangerous social media challenge, so it's important to understand the context.

Blueberries contain some of the highest levels of antioxidants of any common fruit, but these powerful compounds are also the same pigments responsible for their notorious staining power. This deep blue-purple hue, so beneficial for our health, can become a menace when it transfers to clothing, teeth, or countertops.

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), grapes are consistently listed on their 'Dirty Dozen' list, indicating they carry high levels of pesticide residue. This raises the question of whether a simple household solution, like baking soda, is truly effective at cleaning them.

According to the Environmental Working Group's 'Dirty Dozen' list, conventionally grown blueberries often contain high levels of pesticide residues. A simple water rinse may not be enough to remove all contaminants, making it vital to know how to wash blueberries that aren't organic to guarantee food safety.