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Some things benefit from a quick wash and others suffer depending on whether they have a protective covering that gets washed away.
Blackberries and apples go bad faster after washing because it removes the protective barrier.
Lettuce, celery, and strawberries last a lot longer if you wash them immediately because they don't lose a barrier that causes them to go bad faster.
I know you said fruits, but fruits like strawberries don't fit the pattern.
I'm confused on the lettuce etc... They DON'T lose a barrier when you wash them? This implies that the water is acting as the barrier?
I don't think lettuce has a barrier to lose. I don't rinse cucumbers, squash, or melons and their skin is waxy like an apple.
Cutting out the stem/separating all the leaves and rinsing and soaking for 5 or 10 minutes extends the lettuce life in the fridge by a week or more than just leaving it in the bag it came in.
Same with strawberries, rinsing them when you get home (not soaking like lettuce) extends their fridge life.