How to clean plastic artificial plants?

In my living area, I have a lot of artificial plants. But over time, these plants gathered dust and grime exactly like actual plants do. So, I use cool water and a microfiber duster to clean my plants once a week. Let me walk you through the detailed steps on how to clean plastic plants.

How Do You Clean Plastic Plants?

For those who are too busy to take care of live plants, plastic plants can make a wonderful substitute for real ones. But if it isn't cleaned frequently, it will appear lifeless and unattractive. I follow the below steps to clean my artificial plants easily:

• I take my plant outside and use a microfiber duster to dust the leaves on my artificial plant.

• After that, I wrap the parts of the plant that shouldn't get wet in a garbage bag. I seal them at the top with packing tape.

• I then rinse the plant's leaves, stem, surface, and any other areas where dust gathers with cool water from the shower head.

• Finally, I place my plants outside to dry in the shade.

Artificial plastic plants can stay beautiful and vibrant for many years if the above procedures are followed. I hope you get an idea of how to clean artificial plants at home.

I clean my house entirely once every three months; at least I try to do it. Cleaning fake flowers is tough and can get very messy if you do not know how to clean fake flowers yourself. I learned a simple way from a few friends and since then I have implemented it. I would be glad to share it here.

How to Clean the Fake Flowers?

To clean fake flowers, you can:

• Use a feather duster or compressed air to remove loose dust and debris.

• Fill a basin with warm, soapy water (mild detergent) and gently immerse the fake flowers, swishing them to dislodge dirt.

• Rinse the flowers under cold running water or use a spray bottle to remove soap residue.

• Shake off excess water and allow the flowers to air dry completely.

• Once dry, reshape the petals and leaves to restore their natural appearance.

• Add scented oil to the water for a fresh aroma.

• Repeat periodically to keep your artificial flowers looking their best.

If you are wondering how to refresh artificial flowers, here are some tips for it:

• Lightly mist the flowers with a water spray bottle to rejuvenate their appearance. Avoid oversaturating to prevent damage.

• Gently reshape the petals and leaves to restore their natural appearance and arrangement.

• Add a few drops of scented oil to the water for a fresh and pleasant aroma.

• Repeat this process periodically to keep your artificial flowers looking vibrant and appealing.

How Do You Clean Plastic Plants?

Here is my advice on how to clean plastic plants:

• You should begin by dusting the plastic plants with a soft, dry cloth to remove loose debris.

• Fill a basin with warm water and mild detergent. Immerse the plastic plants and gently swish them to loosen dirt.

• Rinse the plants under cold running water to remove soap residue.

• Shake off excess water and allow the plastic plants to air dry completely.

• Reshape the leaves and stems to restore their natural appearance.

• Repeat this process periodically to keep your plastic plants looking clean and fresh.

So this is how to clean fake flowers and fake plants as well. 

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Green plants can elevate the beauty of the home, purify the air and at the same time keeps the house clean. But taking care of plants is crucial and you have to give a few minutes every day to maintain your plants. Without watering or sunlight, a plant can die eventually. So, keeping a plant inside a living or a bedroom is not the best option. But as an alternative, you can beautify your room with some fake plants and nail it! But you need to clean your fake plants from time to time. I will share with you 2 ways on how to clean plastic artificial plants.

How to clean artificial flowers and plants?

A normal bath as in washing the plant with water can do the magic. But if water fails to remove those stubborn dust you can use a little magic elixir found in every household. It is our all-time favourite white vinegar. I will share an easy DIY step so that you can clean your artificial plant with vinegar.

How to clean artificial plants?

1. Take half cup vinegar and half cup water and mix them in a spray bottle.

2. Spray the solution on the artificial plant and let it sit for 5 minutes.

3. Take a damp cloth and wipe the vinegar residue and the dirt will come off easily.

How to clean large artificial plants with hairspray?

If you want a quick solution to clean an artificial plant, hair spray can be the best solution. Using hairspray to clean artificial plants can dislodge some of the dust. Hairspray also brings the shine back to the artificial plant. 

If you have some fake flowers on the plants you can use some dishwater to clean the dust. But before cleaning you should make sure to use a gentle detergent. Use water and detergent to wash and rinse your artificial plants and flowers thoroughly. Set it inside your room after drying. 

These are some easy guides on how to clean plastic artificial plants. I hope you find this informative. 

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