How to Clean Silk Flowers

If you love silk flowers because they
can last forever but need a way to keep
them clean, here are some ideas to
banish those dust bunnies!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. 
    
   sea salt

   SALT: Try putting your flowers in a plastic bag with some salt and
   gently shake it up. The salt will help to clean off the dust
   without wetting your flowers. Try using sea salt since it is
   a little coarse and will help to "brush" away the dust and debris.

2. 
    
   hairspray

   HAIRSPRAY: Use aerosal hairspray. Make sure to use it outside where
   you can mist the plant all-over with plenty of ventilation.

3. 
    
   alcohol

   RUBBING ALCOHOL: Mix half alcohol and half water and put in a plastic
   spray bottle. Spritz plants to remove dust. Always use in a well
   ventilated area.

4. 
    
   dryer sheets

   DRYER SHEETS: Use a dryer sheet to wipe the dust off petals and leaves.
   This is the method I like best. A dryer sheet is great for wiping of
   the dust on silk flower petals and leaves, plus the fragrance of the
   dryer sheet leaves your flowers smelling pretty too!

5. 
    
   silk'nsplendor spray

   SAVE-ON-CRAFTS: This website has a cleaner made for silk flowers
   called Silk'n Splendor and sells for $3.99 (24oz bottle).
   It is water-based and non-toxic. For questions about this product,
   the customer service line is (831)-768-8428 or (831)-768-8439
   Monday thru Friday 7am-5pm PST.

[walker7]

on 6/18/2009 Great ideas...thanks!

[yellowstar2000]

on 5/29/2009 nice advice! good article :) I always use bounce too :)

[Wasatch]

on 3/30/2009 I have dusty flowers, but have never tried to clean them.

[simplelife]

on 2/20/2009 I have silk flowers that really need a good cleaning ... I'll try the dryer sheet idea first. I like the thought of the double benefit of fresh scent while getting the dust off the flowers. Thanks!

[FrazzledNanny]

on 1/4/2009 You saved my silk flowers! Thank you!