Is peach skin easy to clean?
Jul 30, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, peach skins are easy to clean. When washing peach skins, avoid using a stiff brush to scrub too hard, as this may damage the skin and expose the flesh, making it more susceptible to bacterial contamination. Additionally, do not soak peaches for too long, especially ripe ones, as prolonged soaking may affect their texture. If there is a lot of fuzz on the peach skin, you may gently pat it dry after washing.
Generally speaking, peach skins are easy to clean. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Although the surface of a peach skin may have dust, fuzz, or small amounts of pesticide residue, most of these substances adhere only to the outer skin and do not penetrate into the flesh. During cleaning, initially rinsing briefly under running water can remove most surface impurities using the force of the water flow. If concerned about pesticide residue, a small amount of flour or table salt can be added to the water, and the peach can be soaked for 1–2 minutes before gently rubbing it by hand. The adsorptive properties of flour or the disinfecting and cleansing effect of salt can further remove residual substances, after which it should be rinsed thoroughly with clean water. This entire process is simple, does not require complex tools or special cleaning agents, effectively cleans the peach skin without causing noticeable damage to the peel or affecting edibility.
When cleaning peach skins, avoid scrubbing vigorously with a hard brush, as this may damage the skin and expose the flesh, making it more susceptible to bacterial contamination. Additionally, soaking time should not be too long, especially for ripe peaches, as excessive soaking may affect taste. If the peach skin has significant fuzz, it can be gently dried after washing to reduce oral irritation.
