I think my plant has mealy bugs, suggestions? (414 views)

I think my Crispy Fern has mealy bugs, I don't see anything moving but I have a few tiny things that look like the dreaded cotton. It is only in the very center of the plant where new leaves grow.

I don't have any rubbing alcohol, but I do have Dawn, vinegar and ...... Ideally I would like to use something that I already have. Any tips would be great.

Thanks.

Picture from online.