How to clean and care for artificial flowers and foliage

[@ginaschelleman9011]

Some years ago I read to put coarse salt in a large plastic bag. Put the flower heads in the bag and shake well for a while. The salt will get into all the gaps and the dirt will attach to the dirt. It is amazing!

[@UrMomGoes2College]

This sounds so interesting and I never heard anything like it! So you put the flower in a zip lock bag with coarse (rock salt) and just shake it?

[@gbarnett9470]

@@UrMomGoes2College Kosher Salt is best then table salt. Put flower head in ziplock and hang onto the stem and edge of ziplock bag. Then hang upside down and gigle salt out or use a tooth brush and hair dryer on cool to blow out any leftover salt and dirt.

[@UrMomGoes2College]

@@gbarnett9470 very cool!

[@pattscollectons1234]

I've heard the same I think sea salt or kosher can't remember.

[@robyntattersall236]

It may sound extreme but I’ve found with artificial plants that the majority of the dust comes down from the ceiling. Using an extended feather duster, I keep the ceilings dust free and I’ve found that the flowers tend to stay clean

[@AstarsPlace]

Hi Robyn, thank you for sharing. That's a great tip. I've been surrounded by artificial for years and really don't find they gather much dust. I put it down to not having carpet or rugs on my floors. Kind regards Astar

[@robyntattersall236]

@@AstarsPlace …. Thank you for your lovely reply x

[@hislittlemrs.9235]

Always wash lightest to darkest just incase there's a bit of color bleed.

[@Annie414100]

My silk poinsettia plants that I bring out from the basement for Christmas every year were in need of cleaning. Thank you for the video, it really helped! The only difference is that the poinsettia flowers & leaves made the water dirty probably because they've never been cleaned & were stored in the basement without coverings, but now that they're dry & look beautiful & are clean & dust-free!

[@frostyhighway9011]

You know I've been raised at my home with Doris Bruno the Interior Designer in SLC UT. and we had so many plants and flowers in there that even at my older age now I still have many many flowers and Trees in my home that I really needed to here how to clean these plants properly. Thanks Astar's Place. I love You!

[@ralu94raluca]

I was really wondering what's the best way to clean artificial flowers!! ❤❤

[@cazamine1272]

Murphy’s Law, I found out Blow dry the dust off before giving them a wipe down & then I land your video, love how your so natural in your explanation, Thank you for this, 🙏

[@keigoeoekeog5174]

Thank you for this video! I brought some flowers from a thrift store and I hope to clean them to make a floral arrangement

[@destinybrakebill8970]

I just LOVE LOVE LOVE you videos! Not only are they informative but they are very useful. Thoroughly enjoy!

[@paniellenolvard359]

My father told me to use furniture polish, glad I looked it up and found your video.

[@hopecreekranch365]

Thank you! I’m going to use this method to clean my arrangements as we come out of a drought that has dumped copious amounts of dust everywhere! And I love that you use the word resplendent. I need to use that word more often!

[@rosieandrade8482]

I Was About To Put All Mine In My Next Month Garage Sale. But Not No More. I’ll Be Keeping Them Now. :) Great Video!

[@AstarsPlace]

Hi Rosie, I've had some that are almost 30 years old. Some in this house think they should have gone years ago, but they are as beautiful as the day I got them. Quick wash, dry off, and they continue on. Warm regards Astar

[@margiefriend291]

Thanks for sharing your information. I’m going to use your method. I’ve watched a few other videos and I like yours best

[@loves2rock23]

This worked amazing for my hair flowers. Thank you

[@ArcherOO78]

Astar how do you keep the artificial flowers from fraying? I'm going to wash them like this thank you Astar 🌿

[@AstarsPlace]

Hello, here is my TIP, BUT approach with caution ⚠️ and a gentle ✋. I use a 'bic' or similar lighter and VERY CAREFULLY apply the flame to the fraying edges. As soon as the 🔥 catches immediately knock it out. Works a treat. I've just started posting my Q&A to IGTV @astarsplace. I could do a show & tell there if that would be helpful? Kind regards Astar

[@dodgedabullet670]

@@AstarsPlace Excellent! Thank you!

[@Noor-kp1yb]

What about the vase that has the gel in the bottom that collects dust and the flowers are glued into it🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@doanetriggs6254]

OUTSTANDING and such meaningful information! It is especially helpful for preparing seasonal flowers that might be stored.

[@AstarsPlace]

Hello Doana, I have used this method for years and it works a treat. I have a larger than life white moth orchids display that has graced my lounge for more than 20 years and it still looks great. Every year when the house gets a deep cleansing 'spring-clean' all the orchids/foliage get pulled out, washed, dried and put back. Take special care Astar

[@FunnyVideos-jtm]

Great video. Gorgeous accent, sounds like you're from Auckland, NZ.

[@AstarsPlace]

I am from Auckland NZ. It's almost summer, the weather is great and soon we will have holidays. Yay for the beach and relaxing times. Kind regards Astar

[@brendamonrreal7887]

Wow! thanks so much. i thou i would have to vacuum every flower petal. this is so much easier

[@AstarsPlace]

Brenda, it works a treat. Warm regards Astar

[@lizard6444]

Thank you so much for this! I've always wondered what the correct way was💐

[@LadyxMartini]

Fun Fact: There are a lot of times strong detergentents in Babies Shampoo. So it's not that gentle. SLS is in most of them

[@MarleyBonilla7]

Dont shake the baby! I love this sooo much

[@manalitiwari2173]

Thanks for making this video Love from India ❤

[@Q_LeLeqteur]

From now on, I will always say I almost needed a degree or PhD in Physics to get the lid off whenever I struggle with opening bottles 😂

[@AstarsPlace]

Its the best 'one-liner' to fall from my mouth for ages!!! Honestly, it's so frustrating and the second one is the writing/naming on shampoo and conditioner bottles... who wears their glasses in the shower? I've taken to putting giant S & C letters so that I can identify which is which. I keep saying all the time that product/packing companies need to pass everything through me before it hits the market! Form & function should be top priority. Very warm regards Astar

[@TheSparkleQueen]

This is marvelous information, thank you for sharing. Can you share some tips / examples of how you store your silk florals? Do you use similar containers? Racks? Would love to know :)

[@MissMolly3377]

That is how my mom cleaned flowers. She wasn’t as funny, though. 😂 What I hate is the grease, from cooking, that gets on the flowers. Plus, I live in the country, between two dirt roads, and I get a lot of dust. Thank you.

[@FloridaManVal]

Awesome useful content as always!

[@uapnz0698]

I used to skip school to watch you Astar! This is how gay I am.. 😁😁♥️

[@marcycat]

Thank you very much for the tutorial.

[@tracih.4488]

Cool!!! Thank you so very much!!!❤❤❤

[@khatijaadamabdoola9219]

Thanks so much for showing how to clean the flowers. But you so beautiful just like that Rose🌹 💫❤

[@LockpickingsGal]

You didn’t clean the last red flower? Was waiting to see if it bled any dye into the water.

[@AstarsPlace]

Opps, sorry... but no bleeding out of colour, which is marvellous.

[@LockpickingsGal]

@@AstarsPlace thank you for such a quick and wonderful reply. Gonna start cleaning my flowers now. Thank you for such a wonderful and informative video!

[@karenwhite1619]

Great tips

[@lee6786]

Thank you for sharing, I will give it a try :)

[@juanitafuentes2667]

Tks

[@conversecone9687]

Thank you for this good information!

[@pastorcdb4247]

How do you store your silk flowers and Fall leaves garlands? I put mine in plastic tubs and can't get rid of the odor!

[@Razzy-sr4oq]

I toss a scented dryer sheet into the tubs, taking care to put a sheet of wax paper between the dryer sheet and the flowers. The sheet can leave an oily stain, but it leaves the flowers smelling nice and absorbs bad scents. Otherwise, use distilled white vinegar, a natural odor neutralizer, to clean the plastic tub first. Maybe add a little vinegar to the bath when cleaning the flowers? I've used vinegar on nearly everything, from leather to christening dresses to rugs, and it's never left a stain. It evaporates pretty quickly, too, so you won't have to worry about a lingering vinegar smell.

[@AnnCColonn]

My white orchid stems (probably polyester) got a yellow tint on one side of the petals only (top side), they are still white on the bottom side of the petals. Is there a way to fix them?

[@AstarsPlace]

Hi Anne, can you tell me if your orchids are what they call 'real touch'. These have a coating that is like latex. Although lovely to feel, over time it breaks down and causes yellowing to the petals. If the petals are a polyester, sometimes the glue breaks down and thus the petal discolouration. In the past when I've been faced with your current dilemma, a quick mist with white spray paint has fixed the issue. Hope this helps? Kind regards Astar

[@Rebecca-1111]

Can you use a hair dryer on cool setting to dry the flowers? Thank you.

[@AstarsPlace]

Hi Rebecca, yes you can. As an aside - often, I use the hair dryer to help bring bent or damaged stems & petals back into shape. Works a treat every time. Warm regards Astar

[@Rebecca-1111]

@@AstarsPlace Thank you Astar.

[@shugahcaine4137]

New sub from Southern USA❤️

[@michellehamilton1132]

Hahahaha, Phd to open it.....awesome!! ❤ thank you for sharing!

[@angieatvegas]

She looks like Eva Gardner

[@rainstorm6800]

Where did you get the big Palm tree in the back? Is it real or artificial ?

[@AstarsPlace]

Hello from me, the palm is artificial. My house used yo over flow FRESH until they got white fly... horrible sap ducking nasty little buggars. I tired everything and still they returned. I reached the point of ...the END. OUT. In due course I'll add them to our collection here at Prestige Botanicals. Very warm regards Astar

[@milaloveasliwongcirebon9858]

Thanks for sharing

[@MissMolly3377]

You’re hilarious. I subscribed because you made me laugh.

[@Sophia8983]

Thank you

[@blessed1281]

Thank you so much awesome

[@AstarsPlace]

Hello @blessed its all my pleasure. I'm here to inspire and help take your craft to a new level of enjoyment. Warm regards Astar

[@josierae6700]

I wish I had an accent like her, instead of my hick town Appalachian accent 🤣

[@darlenesterling980]

Is dawn soap ok?

[@AstarsPlace]

As long as its gentle is should be fine. Warm regards Astar

[@nothingness5018]

How often to wash

[@AstarsPlace]

I usually do mine once a year or as & when required. Hope this helped? Regards Astsr

[@nothingness5018]

@ thanks Astar.

[@evonjoseph2256]

Thank you!!!!!

[@greatflower8424]

nice dear

[@tatiyanakravtchenko4448]

🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏼👍🏼

[@sookie4195]

Very POSH accent.

[@bbb11110]

Too much nonsense talking for just soaking some fake flowers in the water for few seconds.

[@peach3384]

Thank you