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Spring cleaning potted house plants

Grub80
Making a Splash

Spring cleaning potted house plants

Spring cleaning potted plants the easy way with great results, to get rid of mould and scale on the leaves.

Materials

Bucket of dish soap and bi card soda in 5 litres of water.

cleaning cloth

spray bottle with mixture of prepared water.

 

Tools

Steps

Step 1

Prepare the water to wipe the leaves.IMG_4570.jpeg

Step 2

Work methodically from bottom to top, making sure you also wipe the trunk of the branch. Use your sprayer to get into the hard to reach places.Mould on the leavesMould on the leavesAfter cleaningAfter cleaning

Step 3

Enjoy your plant for another yearIMG_4571.jpeg

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Spring cleaning potted house plants

Thanks for sharing your method, @Grub80. It’s a fantastic way to keep your plants looking healthy and vibrant for spring. Your step-by-step approach will be really helpful for others tackling mould and scale on their houseplants.

 

Many thanks for contributing and sharing your tips with the community.

 

Mitchell

 

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