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A regular part of interiorscape maintenance is making sure plant designs look great and stay healthy. Regularly cleaning foliage can give plant installations a professional appearance and give technicians an opportunity to more thoroughly inspect and diagnose plant problems<\/a> before they become a much bigger issue. Consider the usual steps needed to clean plant leaves and make your plant designs shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dust<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like many other surfaces, plant leaves will collect dust. Not only do dusty plants look unprofessional, it can also inhibit the plant\u2019s growth process. Beyond the plant\u2019s health, extra dust can be a detriment to the building\u2019s environment and a reflection on the care of the account. Use a feather duster or a dry cleaning mitt<\/a> to wipe away any initial dust and debris accumulated on the plant leaves and container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select clients may have plants that accumulate more dust than others. It may take some time and care after an installation to fully gauge how often it\u2019s necessary to dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean the Plant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After dusting, interiorscapers will often use a damp cloth or mitt to wipe off individual leaves. Most interiorscapers will use lukewarm water and a cleaning mitt, and some opt for a mild, gentle soap. Though it can be time-consuming to clean individual leaves, this task allows for a more thorough inspection of potential plant problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaf Shine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Somewhat debated, leaf shines can add a reflective finish that refreshes the overall look of a plant design. Popular leaf shine products such as Pokon Leaf Shine<\/a> or PotLuck Foliage Wonder<\/a> are suitable for nearly every foliage plant, with the exception of fragile or hairy leaves.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on what technicians are able to carry and the volume of leaf shine needed, individual aerosol cans<\/a> or diluted concentrate<\/a> are affordable leaf shine options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning plant leaves doesn\u2019t necessarily have to happen at every client site visit. Some interiorscapers develop a regular cadence for this task to help save on time and resources. For example, instead of a thorough leaf cleaning during every site visit, they\u2019ll alternate weeks when a plant\u2019s leaves get cleaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, making sure plant designs are properly maintained and leaves are clean helps to keep both plants and clients happy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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