Houseplants with shiny foliage are very popular because of their impressive appearance. But if a layer of dust settles on the leaves after a while, it ruins the sight. Here you can find out how to gently clean the leaves of a houseplant.
How can I clean houseplant leaves effectively?
To gently clean the leaves of houseplants, remove dust with a fine-pored cloth or feather duster and shower the plant with slightly tempered water. Avoid direct sunlight afterwards and use milk or vegetable oil in moderation for extra shine.
Removing dust from houseplants
Even in the cleanest apartment it always returns - even diligent cleaners are powerless against house dust. It reduces the appearance, especially on houseplants. The rich, bright green of the foliage takes on a grayish color. The coating is particularly noticeable on large leaves. Fortunately, the fine particles are quickly eliminated. When dusting, use a fine-pored cloth (€5.00 on Amazon) or a feather duster and be careful not to bend or otherwise damage the leaves and petioles.
Shower houseplants
While regular rainfall in the garden automatically removes dirt from the plants, the work with houseplants is left to you. Every now and then it is advisable to shower houseplants if they can tolerate large amounts of water. To do this, use slightly tempered water. The right time is particularly relevant. If you shower a plant and then place it on the windowsill again, the remaining water droplets can cause sunburn. The early morning hours and late evening hours are therefore preferable for this measure. To keep your apartment clean and dry, you should shower your houseplants on the balcony or terrace. In winter you do the work in the bathtub.
Note: Cleaning the leaves is not just for appearance, but also strengthens the vitality of the houseplant.
Extra Tips
If already, then already, many a plant lover thinks and gives their house plants an even more beautiful look with these care tips.
More shine
Apply some milk or vegetable oil to the leaves to make them shiny. But be careful, you shouldn't resort to this trick too often. The products may increase the risk of pest infestation.
Holistic care
Cleaning the leaves naturally requires a comprehensive care program. At the same time, remove wilted leaves and cross-growing shoots.
