How to Make Soap Wash for Indoor Ivy

Indoor ivy plants are far less susceptible to insect pests, but they can still become infested. Using a homemade soap on your ivy plant helps to not only remove pests from the plant, but it also keeps your plant's leaves clean and free of dust. Ivy plants draw in sunlight through their leaves in order to process nutrients from the soil and water. Mix some homemade soap for your ivy and keep it on hand to use regularly.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 tsp. mild liquid soap
• Wooden spoon
• Spray bottle
• Soft cloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Add 1/2 tsp. mild liquid soap to 1 qt. water. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon to combine.

   • 2

     Add some of the soap mixture to a spray bottle.

   • 3

     Spray the ivy plant's leaves lightly with the soap mixture.

   • 4

     Wipe the leaves with a soft, clean cloth.