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title: "Hey y’all Help!!!! How do I get these hard water stains off my…"
description: "Hey y’all Help!!!! How do I get these hard water stains off my leaves!!! I have been misting with tap water and have recently changed to distilled! Recently as…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Nicole"
published: "2024-11-15T19:18:58.895903Z"
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# Hey y’all Help!!!! How do I get these hard water stains off my…

_Posted by Nicole on 2024-11-15_

Hey y’all  
Help!!!!  
How do I get these hard water stains off my leaves!!! I have been misting with tap water and have recently changed to distilled! Recently as in yesterday. But The water stains are still here! What can i do??

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## 11 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-11-15

For leaf shine i use 2 cups lukewarm water, 3 drops of white vinegar (not more than like 1/4tsp), 2 drops of Castille Peppermint dish soap (doesn't matter what kind, could be dawn, etc too), and a few drops of coconut oil. Then I spray on and use microfiber gloves from Amazon to rub it all over.

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#### Nicole replied on 2024-11-15

Oooohhhhh I see!  
Thanks so much! 🙏🏾

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2024-11-15

Ohh and ideally do it at night, midday, or turn the lights off, as the oil can cause a burn from refraction if it's then set under bright light. I usually just do this routine at night, like once a month to remove any dustiness

#### Nicole replied on 2024-11-15

Wonderful! Thanks again

### SueB commented on 2024-11-15

Be very careful if using Dawn. It is not a soap but is a detergent. It can damage leaves.

#### Nicole replied on 2024-11-15

Thx

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-11-15

i have success with just water and white vinegar to remove water marks - no fuss!

#### Nicole replied on 2024-11-16

Thx so much 🙏🏾

### Sydnei commented on 2024-11-16

i use neem and a peppermint oil concoction that helps treat pests and shines leaves

#### Nicole replied on 2024-11-16

Thx 🙏🏾

### Sunny commented on 2024-11-16

Vinegar and water. I use roughly 1/4 cup vinegar to 3/4 cup water. I apply it gently with a soft cloth to avoid bruising the leaves and vines of my hoyas. I may have to apply it twice. Many of my plants like the Hoya Potsii in the photo come from Florida. The hard water stains are covered with a layer of fine sand that can act as an abrasive. I have to wash off the sand before wiping the chalky spots.

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