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title: "What does everyone use to wipe down leaves? I’ve been told just spray…"
description: "What does everyone use to wipe down leaves? I’ve been told just spray water but I’ve seen videos before where it looks almost soapy? Just want my babies to…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/6487b96cfa69a968ab207cf4"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Phixx"
published: "2023-06-13T00:33:48.797Z"
language: "en"
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# What does everyone use to wipe down leaves? I’ve been told just spray…

_Posted by Phixx on 2023-06-13_

What does everyone use to wipe down leaves? I’ve been told just spray water but I’ve seen videos before where it looks almost soapy? Just want my babies to feel and look their best 😌

## 3 comments

### Hannah commented on 2023-06-13

A lot of people use Castile soap mixed with water! I sometimes add isopropyl as well to help kill pests

### Fern \<3 commented on 2023-06-13

I used a damp washcloth, and I make sure it’s clean, and it works perfectly fine.

### Alicejokelly commented on 2023-06-13

Neem oil, dish soap, and water! Trust me it is the perfect combo. Neem oil prevents pests, dish soap shines the leaves and prevents pests, and water to dilute. If you want to add rubbing alcohol it become a good spray for getting rid of bugs (mealy and scale specifically)

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