Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Cleaning Cloths
- Cleaning Cloths
- Feather Dusters
- Plant Cleaner
- Skim Milk
- Warm Water
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Step 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.
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Step 2
Use a damp cloth or a feather duster to wipe away dirt or dust on a healthy plant.
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Step 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.
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Step 4
Use a commercial plant-cleaning product as directed to clean leaves and make them shine.
Comments
judithbelle said
on 5/8/2009 would using a bit of vinegar help clean some very dusty leaves??
SensitivePlant said
on 1/13/2009 For the inside of the leaves I clean our TickleMe Plant with a fine mist, as using a feather is likely to make the leaves instantly fold. At night I will try your technique as the TickleMe Plant also folds up at night and not just when it is Tickled. I found my supplies to grow this fun plant at http://www.ticklemeplant.com
writetruth said
on 10/21/2008 Good tips! I use a little (very little) dish soap in water and lighty wash off leaves with the solution. It cleans and keeps aphids off plant. This is good inside and out. Stars ~!~
writetruth said
on 10/21/2008 Good tips! I use a little (very little) dish soap in water and lighty wash off leaves with the solution. It cleans and keeps aphids off plant. This is good inside and out. Stars ~!~
DiscountTickets said
on 9/18/2008 Great idea, we really need to make time for our lovely plants, they bring us great energy into our homes.