How to Clean a Plant

Plants get dirty just like anything else around the house. Clean your plants whenever you clean the room; keeping them clean will help them live longer.

Things You'll Need

• Cleaning Cloths
• Feather Dusters
• Plant Cleaner
• Skim Milk
• Warm Water

Instructions

1. 

   Inspect your plant. If it has been neglected and is dried up and covered in dust and dirt, it isn't worth cleaning. Throw it out.

2. 

   Use a damp cloth or a feather duster to wipe away dirt or dust on a healthy plant.

3. Mix a solution of 1 qt. warm water with 1/2 c. nonfat milk. Wash each leaf individually with a sponge. Don't forget to wash the undersides of the leaves, too; insects love to hide under there.

4. 

   Use a commercial plant-cleaning product as directed to clean leaves and make them shine.

Tips & Warnings

• Use warm water in your milk mixture; cold water shocks the plant.

• Skim milk gives a slight shine to the leaves but doesn't leave an odor like whole milk.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish