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title: "Might be a silly question but is there a particularly good way of…"
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# Might be a silly question but is there a particularly good way of…

_Posted by EllisM on 2026-07-29_

Might be a silly question but is there a particularly good way of dusting plants without damaging the leaves, or am I okay to use a standard dusting cloth? Thaaanks! 🤩

## 14 comments

### Plant lover commented on 2026-07-29

I just use a regular cloth with some leaf cleaning spray stuff

#### TabbyTai replied on 2026-07-29

Same

### EllisM commented on 2026-07-29

Okay, that sounds good - thank you!

### Day commented on 2026-07-29

feather duster

#### Ms.Issy replied on 2026-07-30

I love my feather duster, especially for plants that aren’t easy to wipe down by hand - like my ZZ and holiday cactus plants.

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-07-29

I have these specific plant wipes for the leaves that work great but you could always use microfiber gloves

#### KJ replied on 2026-07-30

I used a clean microfiber rag for a long time, then invested in the microfiber gloves. They’re fantastic!  
Oh, and I like to use them with neem oil (We The Wild).

### Waspinator commented on 2026-07-30

I do paper towel with water. Or just wipe them with wet fingers while I water them in the sink

#### EllisM replied on 2026-07-30

Thanks for your help! 😁

#### Pthomas replied on 2026-07-30

I do the same! Wet paper with water.

### Pthomas commented on 2026-07-30

\*paper towel

### Purplethumbvita commented on 2026-07-31

I use microfiber gloves for dusting plants. Get a pack of three from Amazon for $9 Love these and you can wash and reuse! Also google sexy plant juice, plant influencer Paige coined the phrase. Great for cleaning and shining leaves.

#### Rhus replied on 2026-07-31

Love Paige! Her youtube shorts are awesome

#### Purplethumbvita replied on 2026-07-31

Yes they are. She’s so funny and informative !

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