Not too long ago, I was about ready to stop buying strawberries altogether. It seemed like every time I brought some home, they’d mold before we even had a chance to enjoy them.
When our ten children were still at home, I never had to worry whether or not they would last—they were usually consumed within hours of walking in from the grocery.
But now that my husband and I are entering the empty nest stage and most of our kids have their own families, things are a little different. One day, I was chatting about this with a friend who was visiting, and she said casually…
“Oh, you’re not using our Thieves Veggie Wash?”
I told her I’d always just rinsed my produce with water when I was ready to use them, and didn’t really see the need for an extra step.
She shared that her husband had told her, “No more berries—they always go bad too fast.” But she gave the Fruit & Veggie Wash a try as a last-ditch effort… and now her berries were lasting for weeks. And her husband was happy.
Honestly, I thought she might be exaggerating—but I decided to try it for myself…
And y’all—she was right! I decided to test it out. I washed and refrigerated some berries in the F&VW, and weeks later, while you could tell they weren’t quite as fresh, there wasn’t a single trace of mold or decay. I couldn’t believe how long they were lasting!
The unwashed fruit was mooshy, moldy, and disgusting after a week. But, honestly, even without visible decay, think about all the invisible mold spores we’d been unknowingly consuming before? Mold comes from somewhere you know. Kinda gross.
So I did some digging. Turns out, the Fruit & Veggie Soak is made with natural cleansing ingredients like citric acid and sodium citrate for starters—which gently but thoroughly remove dirt, pesticides, and other residues. It also includes Young Living’s powerful Thieves blend (look up the benefits), DiGize, and Purification essential oil blends, which take it to the next level.
Best part? It’s concentrated—just one bottle makes up to 16 gallons of wash.
If you’ve been tossing berries in the trash more than you’ve been eating them, I highly recommend giving this a try. It’s been a game-changer for us.
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👉 Want to try it? You can get the Fruit & Veggie Soak on its own OR get a much better deal with the Thieves Starter Kit—it includes the soak plus a whole collection of powerful, toxin-free cleaners.
More household hacks:
Random ways to use Thieves Fruit & Veggie Wash:
The enzymes in this dynamic wash makes it surprisingly helpful for lots of household tasks!
🪴 Vitamin Shots for Plants
After soaking veggies, don’t throw the water out! Use it to water your plants! A friend saw my post and sent me this:
“Jeff thought I was crazy until he saw the way the flowers just exploded in both height and blooms practically overnight. Now he offers to go dump the water on the plants for me.”
🧽 Degreaser for Range Hoods & Stove tops
The citrus and essential oils help cut through grease without harsh chemicals.
- Spray directly on greasy surfaces
- Let sit for a minute
- Wipe clean with a warm damp cloth
🧺 Freshen Up Kitchen Towels
Add a splash to your laundry when washing kitchen towels or cloth napkins to:
- Remove food odors
- Leave a light, fresh scent
🌱 Revive Wilted Greens
Bring sad-looking lettuce or herbs back to life:
- Soak in cool water with a dash of Thieves Veggie Wash
- Rinse and chill for 30 minutes
It helps remove residue and perks them up!
🧴 Clean Makeup Brushes
Mix a few drops in warm water and swirl your makeup brushes or sponges to:
- Removes buildup
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Mix with warm water to clean:
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Beauty sponges
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Facial rollers
- Makeup brushes
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🧺 Pre-Treat Laundry
- Use a diluted mix to spot-treat stains (especially greasy or sticky ones).
- Works nicely on makeup smudges or food spills on clothes or napkins
