What They Don’t Tell You About Cleaning NEW Leca

This RE-EDITED video demonstrates the proper steps to clean LECA for its first use, ensuring it's free of dust and impurities before being used in your plants. 👉 The Leca Addict Blog Post: https://www.lecaaddict.com/leca-information/leca-preparation -------------------- Join my *FREE* Facebook Group👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelecaqueen/ -------------------- Buy me a ☕️ 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/thelecaqueen -------------------- *Exclusive Bonus Content* 👉https://thelecaqueen.com -------------------- *Nutrients* Foliage Focus 👉 https://tinyurl.com/5xb9t39x Use code Thelecaqueen for a 10% discount -------------------- *Grow lights* MotherLife Plant Spectrum 👉 https://www.mother.life/en/shop/privilege Use code THELECAQUEEN for $10 off Soltech Grow Lights 👉 https://soltech.com/ Enter code FABULOUS for 15% discount Barrina Grow Lights 👉 https://geni.us/ekk1aq -------------------- *Light Meter* House Plant Journal LTH Meter 👉 https://www.houseplantjournal.com/product/lth-meter/ Enter code LECAQUEEN10 for 10% discount -------------------- *Pots* Naked Root Planter 👉 https://nakedroot.us/ Use code LECAQUEEN20 for a 20% discount Leafy Brand Ultimate Pot Set 👉 https://theleafybrand.com/collections/pots Use code lecaqueen10 for a 10% discount -------------------- *Plant accessories* Leafy Brand Poles, Trellises, Stakes 👉 https://theleafybrand.com/ Use code lecaqueen15 for a 15% discount -------------------- *Products I use or recommend to care for plants* 👉 Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thelecaqueen 👉 List of recommended products https://kit.co/thelecaqueen 👉 VIDEO CONTENTS: 0:00 Introduction 1:22 Overview of Leca Manufacturing Process 2:06 Why Clean Leca for Semi-Hydroponics? 2:45 Steps for Cleaning Leca: Overview 3:13 Gathering Supplies for Cleaning Leca 4:19 Step 1: Rinsing the Leca 4:58 Boiling New Leca 6:04 Demonstrating Leca Rinsing Outdoors 7:45 Evaluating the Cleanliness of Rinsed Leca 8:11 Step 2: Soaking Leca in Tap Water 8:17 Measuring Initial TDS in Tap Water 8:55 Understanding Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 9:53 Measuring Initial TDS in Tap Water 11:19 Results of the First 24-Hour Soak 12:57 Preparing for a Second Leca Soak 13:35 Results After Second Soak 14:14 Considering a Third Leca Soak for Sensitive Plants 15:07 Step 3: Soaking Leca in Reverse Osmosis Water 17:03 Final TDS Measurement and Insights 18:06 Preparing Leca with Rooting Solution for Planting 18:54 Final Thoughts on Cleaning Leca Before Use What You Didn't Know About Cleaning New Leca How to Prep LECA for Planting (Step-by-Step) Clean LECA Properly the First Time for Thriving Plants What They Don’t Tell You About Cleaning New Leca