Cleaning House Plants

By

Cricketnc

I don't like using banana skins or mayo or any other such thing on my plants because they leave a coating on the leaves which can block them from getting air and/or water. It also causes them to collect dust and dirt faster.

What I do is I take a gallon size bucket and put no more than 1/2 tsp mild dish soap in. I then take a lint free cloth and wipe each leaf. This cleans all the dust and dirt without blocking their pores. And they are totally clean and will not attract dust and dirt, thereby staying clean longer.

I use this method for all my plants that have leaves large enough to wash individually. For all the others, I put them in the bath tub and set the shower to "mist" and give them a good shower for about 10-15 minutes.

Any plants that are too large to pick up I always keep on a rolling tray. That way I can roll it into the bathroom and use a sprayer to spray it down good.

By

ashleybunkin

I clean my houseplants using milk. Pour in a bowl and dip in a paper towel and wipe the leaves. When leaves dry they will really shine. Plants like the milk also.

By

wheelbarrow_1

try rubbing banana peels on the leaves

By Kathy K. (Guest Post)

Put them in your shower and shower them gently ! Heard on "You bet your Garden" on NPR as a cure for aphids. (http://www.whyy.org/garden)

Editor's note: With cool water

By

ThriftyFun

To make the leaves of houseplants look shiny and clean, pour a little milk on a paper towel and gently rub each leaf! Makes the plant look GREAT!

By Wiseinhimmer

By

homeschoolin_mum

Use a soft paintbrush or makeup brush to dust them. You can also put them in the tub and run the shower over them.