Indoor plants are popular for so many reasons. They are not only beautiful to look at, but can also help clean the air by absorbing toxins, increasing humidity and producing oxygen. A study published in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology even found that plants in your home or office can have a soothing effect on your mental well-being.
So to keep them looking and feeling their best, you should clean them from time to time. Even if you keep a tidy house, dust and small particles of dirt will inevitably settle on your plant friends.
While cleaning your indoor plant leaves is a simple process, it’s not always a quick one. It’s my least favorite, most time-consuming housekeeping activity, which is why, unfortunately, I rarely do it. It can be tedious to use a towel to get both sides of the leaves clean without damaging them. It’s also hard to know how much pressure you’re applying. Nothing is more heartbreaking than puncturing or accidentally ripping that beautiful new monstera leaf that took a month to unfurl.
I’m so happy that I came across this genius hack, and I’m sure my plants are too. So next time your plants are due for a cleaning, consider giving them the white glove treatment.
