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Cleaning dusty peace lily leaves in six gentle steps

Peace lilies benefit from gentle dust removal with a damp cloth. Avoid harsh leaf cleaners, and remember the plant is harmful if eaten.

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The Royal Horticultural Society recommends wiping peace lily leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust and support photosynthesis. It also cautions that Spathiphyllum is harmful if eaten and can irritate skin and eyes. This care is specific to smooth-leaved peace lilies, not every houseplant.

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1. Move the peace lily to a stable spot away from harsh direct sun and protect the surrounding surface from drips.
2. Wear gloves to reduce skin and eye exposure to the plant, and keep children and pets away. Do not allow any part to be eaten.
3. Lightly dampen a clean, soft cloth with water and wring it out. Avoid using leaf-shine products, harsh detergents or insecticides merely to remove dust.
4. Support each leaf from beneath and gently wipe in the direction of the veins, without tugging or bending the stem.
5. Check both sides of each leaf for dust, discoloration and signs of pests. If problems persist, consult an appropriate plant-health guide rather than assuming dirt is the cause.
6. Remove pooling droplets and return the plant to bright indirect light, away from hot radiators, cold draughts and strong direct sun. Check soil moisture and drainage separately.

Royal Horticultural SocietyPeace lilies ↗Original RHS genus care: wipe leaves with damp cloth to remove dust and support photosynthesis, moderate humidity, avoid hot radiators and drafts.Royal Horticultural SocietyPotentially harmful garden plants ↗Official RHS safety list: Spathiphyllum harmful if eaten and skin/eye irritant. Gloves, children and pets warnings.Wikimedia CommonsSPATHIPHYLLUM (2067881339).jpg ↗Original photo by KNOW MALTA/Peter Grima; Flickr license independently reviewed, CC BY-SA 2.0.Wikimedia CommonsCommons: Reusing content outside Wikimedia / technical ↗Hotlink policy examined: links allowed with file-specific attribution and license.

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