Cleaning Fruit with Vinegar?

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Is washing fruit in Vinegar really good?

• Is it safe to soak fruits and vegetables in the sink with water and one cup of vinegar?
• Yes, but the extent and effectiveness of sanitation by using vinegar will depend on what you're trying to clean.

• Will washing with vinegar really help get the fruits/veggies clean?
• Yes, but the concentration has to be high enough. Research has shown that a 3 part water to 1 part vinegar is most effective. Consider using a product specifically formulated for cleaning produce. Taking all of this into account, the use of a vinegar is not necessary if you simply wash your fruits and vegetables using fresh, clean water. 

• Does washing produce in vinegar ensure fruit lasts longer?
• No. Extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables involves much more than simply washing or sanitizing. All fruits and vegetables have predictable shelf-lives and in order to optimize these shelf-lives it is important to cool the produce as quickly as possible after it is picked. The use of a vinegar treatment will not, in itself, extend the shelf-life of a fruit or vegetable that was not handled correctly after harvesting.