How to Clean Terra Cotta Pots l How to Remove White Stuff from Terra Cotta Planters

[@Kelly-th4dn]

Just inherited about 40 pretty beat-up terracotta pots and I'm excited to re-vamp them so they look pretty again! Thanks!

[@jenlafferty6781]

Thats a score..40 I never thought. They could be cleaned that good....cool My papa charlie..(my 👴 grandfather) Made. Lil garden guy plant stands screwed em all together. Easy but he made me one. Adorrraaaable. U can make. Super. Cute.. Just an 💡 💡 💡 idea ✌

[@Victoria_Randolph]

@Kelly-th4dn I would love to know how they all turned out and what you've done with them?!?!

[@Victoria_Randolph]

@Kelly-th4dn I would love to know how they all turned out and what you've done with them?!?!

[@Victoria_Randolph]

@Kelly-th4dn I would love to know how they all turned out and what you've done with them?!?!

[@Victoria_Randolph]

​@@jenlafferty6781I'd love to see what you're talking about. (Lil plant Guy stands made by your grandfather.) How many pots? What size pots? Did he use different sizes for say his head vs torso? How did he do arms and legs?? Sorry, it sounds interesting, but I'm having trouble envisioning it.

[@Jane_Did_Not]

First time here, subscribed and will be binge watching all of your videos when I get the chance! Great tutorial, I lost a lot of my plants through a bad depression but I’m moving home and taking all my pots with me to start another jungle and a fresh chapter! Thanks for the lovely energy and top tips, appreciate you 🌿🤍✨

[@RichDavey]

Great video 👍 I love my terracotta pots. If treated correctly they should last a lifetime 😊👍👍 A great way of avoiding plastic too 👍

[@markday5797]

I like the patina, Patina adds character.

[@NeedAdvice2010]

Why would she do this? This was painful to watch......................

[@donaldmmaze2767]

Patina makes pots look appreciated. Some algae and moss with a little white mineral says, "this is an old pot and proud of it".

[@blorkflorkernorp9773]

Because the patina wants to kill your echeveria. You want patina, go to an antiques shop and find an old copper or brass bowl and use it to hold your clean pot.

[@vinsoriano493]

I usually find some nice clay pots at the thrift store for very cheap. they’re always very dirty with deposits. Now I can clean them properly. Thanks!

[@treetoptreetop2730]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I really appreciate you more than you know. I'm new to the plant family and I get so sad when my plants struggle and wondered what to do with the clay pots when they got that white stuff on them.

[@whosthatgirl411]

This was one of the most helpful vids I've seen in a long time. Simple!

[@chrismiloshewski3708]

I love my plants and finding the right home or planter for my friend is so cool 😀I inherited terricota pots and 300 lbs potting soil Thanks so much for helping keep their place nice 👍🏻

[@AJJackson-e8u]

I appreciate such an easy cleaning method. I have many dirty pots!

[@melissavillarreal7414]

Thanks so much for this informative video!! As a novice Gardner I have been trying to take care of my Terracota pots and now I know!! 🪴🪴🪴

[@lauranienhueser541]

Thank you for this!! Been trying to figure this out for a while. The buildup sometimes kills your plant

[@marioarteaga3488]

I like mine to look old & vintage. When I buy new pots I add paint to give the illusion of age.

[@leslienichols5268]

Watching this in Feb 2022. Thanks for the info!

[@paulac4917]

Any tips for if you have extra large or tall pots? Can these be coated in the solution and left before scrubbing instead of soaking?

[@claudete1956]

That is exactly what I was looking for. How long do you leave it soaking?

[@ElizabethBartley]

There are two types of people. The ones who rub yogurt on their new pots to make them look aged. And the people who scrub the patina off their pots to make them look new.

[@sharoniuzzolino3113]

Do you know how to clean/sterilize ceramic pits with attached drip trays?

[@lindaancira2879]

Thank you for sharing. I buy so many used pots and didn't know how to clean safely. This was great advice!

[@teresaramirez6504]

I love clean terra cotta pots but I love the look of the minerals on the outside that build up... I’m torn lol but thank you for the tips!

[@LiquidambarGirlGardening]

Hi Theresa! I completely agree with you 😊. Mercy, peace and love be multiplied to you.

[@zap4980]

Same

[@eierinjhoi]

I also love the mabling

[@kim99may]

It totally figures that I just potted 3 dirty ones! When I repot I know what to do! Thank you 😊

[@kathleensonline]

Love that you included an abbreviated version! Super helpful video, thank you. :)

[@LiquidambarGirlGardening]

Thank you, Kathleen!

[@stephanieavila2810]

I like this..m eye balling the mixing solution. She is my kinda gal!

[@Leisa-pq3ye]

Great tips and wonderful commentary.

[@JarutheDamaja]

I've read somewhere that vinegar while being a herbicide, should't damage the roots. However the last time I did this, I just soaked them again in clean water, I imagine the water "pulls" out most of the acetic acid in the terracotta material again or at least reducing the concentration. Well maybe also because I used 100% vinegar, I'll try mixing it with warm water next time :)

[@LiquidambarGirlGardening]

Thanks for sharing! Let us all know how it goes the next time 🪴 Mercy, peace and love be multiplied to you.

[@ayecab]

The build up and discoloration is part of the charm of the pots.

[@carolebert9649]

I enjoyed this tutorial. You were great in describing what we should do.

[@LiquidambarGirlGardening]

Thank you, Carole!

[@katyb2793]

Thank you this is so useful! Is there a way to prevent this from happening? Like something you can paint or oil on the outside at least? I have chronic pain so if I can possibly avoid scrubbing it really helps.

[@captainprincess5943]

I know this comment is almost a year old, so I hope you have already discovered the wonders of neem oil and how it keeps lots of things off plants! 😊

[@katyb2793]

@@captainprincess5943 thank you! I have heard of neem oil for pests. I've heard of spraying a solution on the leaves, but are you saying to put it on the outside of the pot?

[@captainprincess5943]

@@katyb2793 oh, definitely! Of course, not slathered/dripping and sticky with the stuff. I use it like furniture polish. Just a puddle on a damp cloth, squeeze a bit to get it across the rag, and rub on the outside. Keep rubbing if it is too sticky. I switch to a dry cloth if it is still tacky, it will start to shine. If I'm particularly lazy, or trating a plant that's potted, I just spray it with what I spray the plant with and rub it off like any other surface. This doesn't get it shiny, and I suppose it won't act as a barrier like the other method. ETA: This vinegar method in the video is exactly how I clean mine. I learned first hand the importance of letting them dry throughly! This year, am going to try baking them at around 200° to 220°F for 45 minutes to an hour and let them cool completely. (Like you would with cast iron skillets) Wow, as I am typing this, I realize I'm essentially about to season my terra cotta with neem oil! Well, experimentation is the best way to learn, right...?

[@katyb2793]

@@captainprincess5943 thank you that's so helpful! ☺

[@kepler180]

what do i do if i want minerals to build up on the side

[@Veistkid]

Thank you for the tips, going to help so much for my garden

[@Sila-r3z]

Hello, can I do this on a pot with a grey color?? Thx

[@littlemikeism]

How would you recommend cleaning a very large pot, one that cannot be submerged?

[@longkeithdiablo8812]

Thanks for this. I've got loads of janky pots I'd love to reuse 👍

[@sammiew06]

Thank you for taking time to teach us how to do this.

[@deborahgillespie6754]

Thank you just got 3 beautiful pots and had no clue how to restore the. To their former beauty.

[@Madeves]

I have a clay girl that has quite a bit of dust. Will this work on that?

[@Eli-ms8db]

That’s amazing! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@Hope-uq1vn]

Personally I prefer the mineral coated pots

[@wendymurray9169]

what would you do to clean pots that had plants with scale infestation on them?

[@TheLowJacq]

Bleach and water. 1 part bleach to 9 parts water.

[@millieclark1085]

Thank you good information ,I will try that.

[@wickedfrogista]

thank you so much! this is amazing!

[@stylewithlaurieburley3707]

Great video! I’ve got pots that need to be cleaned.😊

[@judevanworkum1711]

Thanks for your experience and tips ! 🙏

[@wfm5121954]

I use a wire brush. And I soak them in white vinegar. Then scrub them again.

[@LiquidambarGirlGardening]

Thank you for sharing! Mercy, peace and love be multiplied to you.

[@jsue9480]

This is insane. lol. (Crying as you wash these!) Just trade me!!! Im scowering the internet and thrifting for ones that look like yours! Hahaha ❤ I also place my new ones outside by the fence hoping theyll get nasty!

[@jspelbri2spelbrink267]

Great video and extremely helpful

[@LiquidambarGirlGardening]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. And good luck with your terra cotta cleaning!

[@ic2725]

What percent vinegar did you use ?

[@ofhismercy109]

I liked this tutorial, and subscribed....this information is new to me, and super helpful!

[@LiquidambarGirlGardening]

Thank you for subscribing! I’m so glad this video helped 😊. Mercy, peace and love be multiplied to you.

[@ofhismercy109]

@@LiquidambarGirlGardening Amen! And to you! ( I just found your kind response now, looking to watch your tutorial again) God in Christ Jesus bless you.....

[@dianabaskin1944]

Looks great. Thanks for sharing.

[@soraiamelo789]

Loved the video!!! I like the pots both ways :)

[@LiquidambarGirlGardening]

Hi Soraia! I like pots both ways too. I like the character it adds when they’re covered in mineral salts 🪴

[@inaeisen5027]

Thank you for this great video. Just what i need today.

[@jasmineedwards6726]

Thank you for this my terracotta pots look so bad and I thought they were beyond repair lol

[@myrthahorton8313]

I did find this video helpful. Thanks.

[@andrea_christine]

thank you for this video!! off to clean now 😊

[@robinruthpeters]

My favorite video.

[@romans9183]

thank you for the video!

[@nwgal7937]

Thank you!

[@dingdongditch1274]

Thanks

[@Bes8406]

WOW, thank you

[@filoflin5345]

how do you clean a big pot without removing the plant thats the question

[@white_wolf79]

Try soaking cloths in the water/vinegar mixture and hang them on the planter

[@jesnoggle13]

They look better old. IMO

[@irishcubs01]

Why Clean the inside?

[@clcnj5365]

This is better than bleach?

[@smilinglynn9584]

Yes, better.

[@robertsmithshair4199]

why would you want to remove that patina!!!??? I paint my new ones with yogurt to encourage that...

[@ingerhayman458]

In my experience, the mould comes back rather quickly.

[@nicture237]

John 3:16

[@NancySomersVT]

did not share how to clean large pots

[@petefults5984]

That's what I waa looking for too

[@ijustlooking68]

You lost me at toothbrush

[@Arno-x4k]

What a reverse attitude, when there's dozens of videos where people PAINT!! the patina on. And they never clean up to look like new! She's replaced with a new pot ... you know, slight of hand. 😅