Powdery Mildew In Late Flower

Have two white widows with 1-2 weeks left until 'optimal' harvest time, but I noticed small traces of powdery mildew on a few leaves of one of them. This is my first time dealing with PM, wondering what some experienced growers would do? Think I can limp through a week or two with selective defoliation daily rather than spraying or rinsing them with anything? Are buds OK to smoke from a plant that has had contact with PM? Cheers

for now cut off any leaves that have PM. Are they outside? decrease humidity and increase airflow if you can.

then do this when you harvest, follow the instructions carefully

Blah, really don't want to wash them with anything. Would it be a viable option to chop them ASAP and use for hash or edibles without washing? Or washing pretty much a necessity once in contact with PM?

If it’s your personal do as you wish. But if you intend on smoking with anyone, or giving it to anyone you should. Or you’re a POS to give that to other people. Just sayin