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How to Clean Artificial Flowers

Dusting frequently with a hair dryer set on low prevents buildup that
can become hard to remove. To clean safely (without using water), pour some salt into a plastic bag, put the flower heads down
into the bag, and shake. Place a nylon stocking over a vacuum nozzle and gently remove the salt,
which will have absorbed the dirt from the flowers.

For silk flower arrangements and plants that accumulate heavy soil, such as plants kept near or in the kitchen,
once a season, take the plant outdoor (weather permitting) or your house shower and run water over it.
Apply Simple Green or Windex to the leaves and petals before rinsing to restore your silk flower arrangement or
plant to its original vibrancy. For a quicker drying method, wrap the pot in plastic and keep the bottom from resting in water.

If your silk flower arrangement is small, you can easily place the flower part of the arrangement inside a
paper bag with a cup of household table salt. Give it a good solid shake for up to 60 seconds and then open the bag and
continue to shake in order to return as much salt as possible to the paper bag. When finished, use a dry rag and some
glass cleaner to wipe off the salt residue from the vase.

It is not suggested that you blow your silk flower arrangements with a compressor blower, a hairdryer,
or even an aerosol can as that will only send the dust and dirt in a hundred other directions, and it can also
disrupt the shape and arrangement of your plant.

For easier cleaning, dust lightly and quickly once a month. This will help to avoid the need for a deep cleaning altogether.

 

 

Traditional Room:	Plants = Ficus or topiaries Flowers = Spring flowers Containers = Brass, plain cylinders
Tropical Room:	Plants = Ficus varieties, Marginata, Asian plants Flowers = Calla lily, Iris, geometric arrangements Containers = Faux metal or marble, especially brushed chrome
Mission Room:	Plants = Podocarpus, Gingko, Smilax Flowers = Wildflowers, Thistle, Astilbe, Yarrow Containers = Copper, brass, aged fiberglass, cylinders
Tuscan Room:	Plants = Smilax, Cycad, Olive, Laurel, Weeping Ficus Flowers = Earth tones, Hydrangeas, Star Lily Containers = Aged fiberglass, rolled rim, fluted resin
Asian Room:	Plants = Bamboo, Ming, Nandina, Japanese Maple Flowers = Orchids, Lily Containers = Fishbowls, Dark Wicker
Victorian Room:	Plants = Fern, Ivy, Kentia Palm, Lady Palm Flowers = Orchids, Spring flowers in urns Containers = Urns, Fishbowls
British Tropical Room:	Plants = Palms and large leaf plants (Mango, Banana) Flowers = Tropical flowers Containers = Dark wicker, terra cotta look aged fiberglass
French Country Room:	Plants = Ferns, topiary, herbs Flowers = Blue & white, green & white Containers = Toile planters, Urns
Office-Corporate Room:	Plants = Tropical trees, Lady Palm, 5’ poles Flowers = Spring or tropical flowers Containers = Geometric cylinders, faux metal or marble, Roma