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Kerosene Heater Soot on Greenhouse Plants: Wash with Soap, Not Detergent

Use Ivory or castile soap (not detergent) in warm water. Wear cotton socks on hands, wipe leaves. Some leaf drop may occur, but healthy plants regrow.

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