what is the best way to clean the leaves on my large house plants?

Answer 1

Use a sponge, mild soap and water and your hands. First rub the leaves with the sponge to remove the dust and then use soapy sponge for the final shine.
I know it is labor intensive but it is a lab our of love and it is economical.

Answer 2

I usually wait until the weather warms and put them out in the rain for a couple of days. Not only does this clean the leaves naturally, but gives the plants some of the nutrients from rainwater that they don't necessarily get from tap water.

Answer 3

If it is not too large to handle, put it in the shower. Let the shower run on tepid until the leaves are clean and leave the plant there until enough moisture has evaporated on the leaves and it is light enough to move. Return it to its original location within 24 hours.

Answer 4

Dust the plants leaves gentally with a soft duster, to remove the dust. To shine the leaves, take a soft cloth and add a little Canola Oil (yes the kind used for cooking) and rub the leaves gentally. That will make them shiney and keep them healthy too year round! ~Good Luck~

Answer 5

My grandma used mayonnaise on a soft cloth. You just rub it all over the leaves, sparingly, and wipe off the excess. It takes the dust off and makes the leaves supple and shiny.

Answer 6

Get a good sized new spray bottle and mist the leaves with plain water. (make sure the water isn't chlorinated)

Answer 7

if they are not too big to handle, put them in the shower or take them outside (weather permitting) an gently spray them down with a hose with not too much pressure. my smaller ones I put in the sink and spray with the sink sprayer. Works great

Answer 8

I have always used baby oil or mineral oil. Very light on a rag and wiped them on both sides. Good luck.

Answer 9

A wet towel or even a paper towel

Answer 10

dust them