Clean, cold potable water is best for washing fruits & vegetables. When done thoroughly, it removes dirt, debris, and some pesticides. If pesticides are a concern, a vinegar solution (3 parts water to 1 part vinegar) as a produce wash can be used to help remove more contaminants.
Indigo® pH 4.5-10 test strips are accurate for measurements of acidified water between pH 4.5-7 which is from mildly acidic to neutral. Only $13.95/100 strips; by in quantity & save on delivered costs
Indigo® pH 4.5-10 triple pad test strips are calibrated at ~pH 5.75. Changes can be subtle & appear different under fluorescent, incandescent or sunlight. So, tests done outdoors might appear a bit different when compared/repeated in a kitchen, lab, hatchery, roastery, etc.
This comes with our standard shelf life of 3 years or more if kept sealed even after opening but in practice they never expire. See our blog Test Strip Expiration Dates: Good Today, Dead Tomorrow?.
You can also use Indigo® pH 0-7 test strips or pH 4-7 test strips to measure acidity.
I bought these to verify what the contractor said. I'm glad I did because they proved him correct. My tap water is close to 6.5pH, but the "5-gallon filtered bottled water" from the self-fill machine at the grocery store is between 6 and 5.5 pH. The grocery store water is slightly more acidic than the water from the sink/tap. The normal range is said to be 6 to 8.5. I'll have to research the meaning of these findings, perhaps try another store's water and see what I get. The purchase was well worth it!
Surprised by the new packaging, but think it will be better than the old. Delivery as always was quick, we will continue to purchase these test strips.
These test strips are extremely accurate and I will only purchase the test strips from here! Thank you
Thanks for kind words. Some readers might find this interesting: How Do You Use a pH Test Strip?
Excellent product. The strips are packaged well and easy to use. The triple pads make it quite easy to read very accurately. The order was very well packaged and delivered quickly.
Glad you liked them. Others may find this useful: How Do You Use a pH Test Strip?
Thanks for your review and continued support. The packaging was changed by the manufacturer at end of 2021 to allow increased protection, quicker dispensing of strips and allow the new label layout to be utilized.