system
Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
I always hear that I'm supposed to wash my fruit and vegetables before eating, but does holding them under a faucet for a few seconds really do anything worthwhile? What am I risking by not washing them at all?

Do I need to do anything more than make sure there isn't visible dirt on the surface, or should I actually get out a scrub brush for each piece?

Is there likely to be anything on the fruit that a healthy immune system can't handle easily?
gpt
Most pesticides we use on veggies/fruits are water soluble and also breakdown fairly quickly in water. Presumably they've been washed before you purchased them but you can never be sure. A quick rinse should remove any pesticides still on the surface.