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You eat fruits and vegetables because they’re good for you. But are they really?
Published on 4/1/2025
Whether plucked from organic fields or conventional farms, produce isn’t as clean as it looks. Behind that glossy exterior lurks a tale of dirt, pesticides, and waxy villains plotting against your health.
Organic or not, fruits and veggies can harbor soil and microbes. Even that pre-washed salad mix isn’t immune to contaminants. That’s why the CDC recommends washing all produce—to get rid of the unwanted stuff that hitchhiked its way into your fridge.
But here’s the truth: fruits and veggies are essential to healthy living. We can’t—and shouldn’t—live without them.

Now, let’s be real: a quick rinse under the tap is about as effective as washing dishes without soap.
That’s where SunSmile® Fruit & Vegetable Rinse comes in.
SunSmile Fruit & Vegetable Rinse isn’t just another produce wash. It’s a powerhouse herbal cleanser that actually removes the contaminants water alone leaves behind. No harsh chemicals. No nonsense. Just clean, brighter, tastier produce the way nature intended.
Think a quick rinse does the job? Studies say otherwise. Research shows that washing with water alone removes only 43.7–77.0% of pesticide residues from leafy vegetables.* That means a whole lot of hidden residues could still be clinging to your plate. SunSmile goes further—lifting away what water leaves behind.
The Science Behind SunSmile Fruit & Vegetable Rinse
Our herbalist-backed formula is powered Decyl polyglucose—a biodegradable surfactant derived from corn starch. It’s tough on grime yet gentle on you and the planet. And here’s the kicker: it’s super-concentrated. One capful mixed with a gallon (3.75 liters) of water is all you need to prep a deep-cleaning bath for your produce. Less waste, more cleaning power.

Rinse. Relax. Repeat.
SunSmile Fruit & Vegetable Rinse is an effortless way to cleaner produce:
Dilute: Mix 1 inner capful in 3.75 liters of water.
Soak: For most produce, a 1-minute dip suffices. For items with waxy coatings, extend the soak to 5 minutes.
Dry: Pat your fruits and vegetables dry, and they're ready to enjoy.
Not-So-Fun Facts
Organic farmers also use pesticides and chemicals to protect their crops.
Grocery stores coat produce in wax to make it look fresher and last longer.
From farmhands to market vendors, your food gets handled a lot.
Other produce washes, vinegar soaks, and endless scrubbing don’t compare—SunSmile Fruit & Vegetable Rinse delivers a deep clean you can see and taste. No waxy residue, no lingering bitterness—just fresh, delicious produce.
If you eat fruits and vegetables (and you should), you need this rinse. It's not an option. It's a necessity. Because eating "healthy" means nothing if your food is still carrying contaminants.
So before bringing home the next bounty of fresh produce, talk to your Sunrider Independent Business Owner (IBO) to order your SunSmile Fruit & Vegetable Rinse or visit Sunrider.com.
*Pubmed, Food 2022 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36141043/)
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