Cleaning Plant Leaves

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Clean houseplants are happy houseplants. I keep my indoor plants clean because they breathe better and look better too.

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Lots of plants come from growers’ greenhouses with junk on them. This is commonly due to pesticide spraying, foliage cleaners, condensation dripping from the ceiling & most notably, hard water.

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When there is a light dust build-up, I use a duster. I’ve had my mine for years but a microfiber one would work just fine because you could easily wash it. A soft cloth dampened with water does the trick too.

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Don’t use commercial cleaners with leaf shine. They clog the pores of the leaves which need to respire. Plus, all that shine can make them look fake.

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Don’t use spray on plants with fuzzy leaves. Most that I know of, like African Violets, don’t like to be sprayed with cleaners. Dusting is best.

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Don’t clean your plants too late at night. A key component of the respiration process happens after dark & they prefer to not be disturbed.

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I don’t have any kind of schedule when it comes to cleaning plants. I regularly spray my smaller plants & clean the larger ones as needed.

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More On Plant Care & DIY Mixture For Cleaning Plants

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Want more tips on houseplant care & gardening?

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