Indoor Plants - Cleaning, Fertilizing, Containers and Light Requirements Indoor plants are widely used in homes and commercial buildings such as offices, restaurants and shopping malls.
Clean leaves are favorable to healthy growth.
Also, cleaning helps control insects and enhances the plants attractive-ness. Products that clean and shine leaves are generally not recommended because the waxy coating residue may interfere with air exchange. Never use these products on plants that have hairy leaves, such as African violets. The best way to clean leaves that are not hairy is to dampen a soft cloth with water and wipe the lower and upper surfaces of each leaf. An alternative is to place the entire plant outdoors or in the shower to rinse it off.