Cantaloupes and watermelons may carry bacteria on their outer shell. To try & wash them properly is impossible, just be aware not to allow the hand that holds the melon to come in contact with with the melon meat.
When cleaning fruits such as strawberries, grapes, berries, cherries, etc. do what I do, fill a large bowl with water, then add a few drops of bleach (yes, bleach). Let them soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then rinse off. If you have ever priced the spray type fruit cleanser, then you know how costly it is. Many people think you only have to give fruits and vegetables a light rinse, but that does NOT kill off the bacteria often found on fruit. I’ve been bleaching fruits & veggies for years.
Before eating soft skinned items such as apples or tomatoes, I will scrub them with a soapy sponge. I do this more so to wash off all the hands that have handled them. Even though they look nice and fresh in the market, the person ahead of you may not have washed their hands before shopping for produce. BLECH!
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