Artificial plants are a core aesthetic element in home décor – both interior and exterior. They add life and freshness to your space, so many homeowners are doing more of artificial plant touches lately. They are so well made that you may not be able to tell them apart from real plants. They are a great decorative accent that can instantly brighten and liven any space.
Artificial plants may not require water, but they certainly require cleaning to keep their best appearance. They need to be regularly cleaned to remove layers of dirt and grime from the surface. This will prevent them from fading.
A good thing about artificial plants is that once you are done cleaning, they look as good as new, and cleaning isn't difficult. You can clean your artificial plant in the following ways.
Dirt Removal
Run a paintbrush/ feather duster over it. A feather duster is light and effective at dusting off elements of dust and dirt from the surface of your plant. A paintbrush or feather duster is suitable for delicate artificial plants like silk. Get a paintbrush and start cleaning the plant from the top to prevent dirt from falling onto already cleaned foliage. Brush piece by piece. Use the paintbrush to clean the nooks of the plant. Cleaning with a paintbrush is the safest option and it is particularly safe for delicate products.
Use a damp cloth. Cleaning with a damp cloth is effective for removing marks and stubborn dirt from the foliage. Wipe each piece of foliage with a damp cloth, after which you can remove shiny water sheen using a kitchen towel. This method should be avoided for delicate products like silk, as it may cause the color to fade off.
Shower your artificial plant. This is great for silk plants. Rinse off the dirt from your plant and lay them upside down to drain out the water and air them. You don't need a special cleaner for this, just hose the dirt off.
Clean with compressed air. Spray compressed air along each piece of foliage. You are advised to do this outside because compressed air blows dust everywhere, so you should better that your plant outside for this.
Clean flower with salt. This is a much simpler and effective cleaning method for your artificial flowers. Pour salt into a paper bag and add the flowers. Shake the bag vigorously for the salt to wash off the dust and dirt on the flowers, leaving them looking new again.
Drying
After cleaning your plant using any of the dirt removal methods above, you need to dry your plant. Dry the leaves, stems, and pot before keeping it back in position. Drying is especially important if you hosed or submerged your plant in water.
Plant Brightening
You can brighten your artificial plant by wiping the foliage with furniture polish. Dampen a soft cloth with furniture polish to wipe the foliage. You can use olive oil or coconut oil in place of furniture polish. This will keep your artificial plant shiny and beautiful.
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