Can I use Universal Cleaner to wash fruit and vegetables?Updated 8 hours ago

No. Universal Cleaner is formulated for hard surfaces such as benchtops, splashbacks, glass, tiles, floors, and sealed stone. It is not a food-safe product and is not intended for contact with anything that will be consumed. The pH 12.5 alkaline formula is designed to cut grease on surfaces, not to be ingested. Always rinse thoroughly with water after cleaning any surface that will touch food.

⚠ Not for food contact

Not on fruit, vegetables, herbs, meat, seafood, or any other food. Not in cooking, brewing, or fermenting. Not for washing baby bottles, pet bowls, or anything else where trace residue could be ingested. Universal Cleaner is a hard-surface cleaner, full stop.

Clean running water is enough for most produce. Rinse under the tap, scrub firmer produce (potatoes, apples, carrots) with a clean produce brush, and pat dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. For leafy greens, rinse in a colander or salad spinner. If you want something more thorough, use a produce wash that's specifically formulated and certified food-safe — widely available at supermarkets and health stores.

✓ Safer options for produce

Clean running tap water. A clean produce brush for firmer fruit and vegetables. A colander or salad spinner for leafy greens. Or a certified food-safe produce wash from the supermarket. Pat dry with a clean cloth or paper towel after washing.

Yes. Universal Cleaner is safe for kitchen benchtops, splashbacks, wooden chopping boards, stainless sinks, and other food-prep surfaces. The key rule is to follow the clean with a damp rinse: spray, let sit 10 to 30 seconds, wipe clean, then wipe over with a damp Swedish Dishcloth and let the surface air dry before food touches it.

✓ Safe on food prep surfaces

Benchtops, splashbacks, wooden chopping boards, stainless sinks, stovetops, and the inside of the fridge. Always rinse with a damp cloth and let the surface air dry before preparing food. The cleaner is approved for food prep areas, but the food itself is a different story.