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title: "I’m still pretty new to Alocasia, does anyone have any suggestions on…"
description: "I’m still pretty new to Alocasia, does anyone have any suggestions on how to clean Frydek leaves? I just got this starter plant from TheGreenEscape on Etsy and…"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Pachyfaeria"
published: "2024-05-18T12:45:38.025183Z"
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# I’m still pretty new to Alocasia, does anyone have any suggestions on…

_Posted by Pachyfaeria on 2024-05-18_

I’m still pretty new to Alocasia, does anyone have any suggestions on how to clean Frydek leaves? I just got this starter plant from TheGreenEscape on Etsy and it looks like it has some water stains on it.

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## 10 comments

### Krista commented on 2024-05-18

Rubbing alcohol cleans water scale off the leaves great. Just wet a cotton ball and wipe them down.

I also switched to distilled water for misting leaves so it doesn’t leave scale, and try not to get the tap water I use for watering on the leaves.

Finally, use can use Neem oil or some kind of leaf shine product to brighten them up.

#### Pachyfaeria replied on 2024-05-18

Thank you!

#### Bella56 replied on 2024-05-18

Misting can cause fungal infections on alocasias, be careful

### Bella56 commented on 2024-05-18

To remove water spots I use a 1:1 ratio of vinegar and water. I put it on a microfiber towel and wipe the leaves

### nepenthomancer commented on 2024-05-18

Lemon juice! I’ve never tried rubbing alcohol but sounds harsh. Plain not sweet lemon juice takes off all hard water stains even on glass!

#### Pachyfaeria replied on 2024-05-18

I didn’t know that about lemon juice, thank you

### Marc75 commented on 2024-05-18

Microfibres cloth and a small amount of water

#### Pachyfaeria replied on 2024-05-18

I tried this on my black velvet and unfortunately it didn’t get much off. But I also did it very lightly because I was afraid of damaging the leaves lol.

### J-bo commented on 2024-05-20

I use a makeup brush, water and insecticidal soap. ☺️ Gorgeous!

### Neela, Stacy, and V commented on 2024-06-01

I use a microfiber cloth!

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