Half of the new wages from an increase in the minimum wage would go to workers with family incomes below $50,000, and more than one-third would go to workers with family incomes below $35,000.
Ideally, if you have the time and patience, you should first soak your non-organic produce in a Charcoal/Water mixture for 10 minutes, rinse, and then soak in 12-15 drops of GSE/water mixture for 10 minutes to clean any bacteria and parasite eggs.
Place the silicone pan in your kitchen sink. Fill the sink with warm water and add at least a tbsp. of liquid dish detergent. Allow the silicone pan to soak in the warm soapy water for 15 minutes to half an hour. Longer should not be necessary--food will rarely stick to silicone in the way food can stick to metal or glass. Use a soft, clean sponge to wipe the inside and outside of the pan.