How to Clean Plant Leaves

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Wipe large, shiny leaves with a damp cloth.. Use a soft paintbrush to remove dust from plants with fuzzy leaves.. Rinse indoor plant leaves with warm water to remove insects and dust.

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1

Wipe large, shiny leaves with a damp cloth.

Step 1

Wipe large, shiny leaves with a damp cloth.

2

Use a soft paintbrush to remove dust from plants with fuzzy leaves.

Step 2

Use a soft paintbrush to remove dust from plants with fuzzy leaves.

3

Rinse indoor plant leaves with warm water to remove insects and dust.

Step 3

Rinse indoor plant leaves with warm water to remove insects and dust.

4

Dunk small plants into water to quickly get rid of dust.

Step 4

Dunk small plants into water to quickly get rid of dust.

5

Spray compressed air onto cacti to avoid getting them wet.

Step 5

Spray compressed air onto cacti to avoid getting them wet.

6

Rub a thin coat of mayonnaise over the leaves to keep them shiny.

Step 6

Rub a thin coat of mayonnaise over the leaves to keep them shiny.

7

Cover the leaves in a thin layer of mineral oil for a long-lasting glow.

Step 7

Cover the leaves in a thin layer of mineral oil for a long-lasting glow.

8

Spray a commercial plant shining product onto the leaves to add sheen.

Step 8

Spray a commercial plant shining product onto the leaves to add sheen.

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