Since I shared tips on how to keep your home kitchen clean, we’ve gotten a fresh batch of, “Wait, how should I be washing stuff in my kitchen?” questions. We’re here (at cooking@latimes.com) for it.

Cleaning fruits and vegetables under water helps eliminate germs and soil. Scrubbing firm produce with a brush removes hidden ...

I’m not here to vibe your kitchen habits. (I’ve certainly picked up a peach at the farmer’s market, rubbed it on my shirt, and bitten right in.) But when it comes to everyday practice, you should get ...

Wash fresh fruits and vegetables in clean, running water. As Americans continue to do everything possible to ward off germs with hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes and more amid the coronavirus ...

Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet, packed with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants. They can also carry dirt, bacteria or pesticide residue if not handled properly. Knowing how ...

Root vegetables are a staple in most households, but are you doing everything you need to be doing to remove any dirt or debris that could impact the safety and taste? Carrots, potatoes, and beets ...

Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet, packed with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants. They can also carry dirt, bacteria or pesticide residue if not handled properly. Knowing how ...

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Adequately washing fresh fruit and vegetables is Cooking 101, but does soaking produce really make it safer to eat? A video of aphids crawling over a bowl of broccoli has gone viral on TikTok, ...