How to Care for Your Faux Flowers: Simple Tips to Keep Them Looking Beautiful
One of the many reasons people choose faux flowers is that they offer all the beauty of fresh blooms without the watering, wilting or weekly trips to the florist!
They brighten our homes, bring colour to our spaces and look just as lovely in the depths of winter as they do in the height of summer...But while artificial flowers are wonderfully low maintenance, a little bit of care every now and then will help keep them looking their absolute best for years to come!
Whether you've invested in one of our ready-made arrangements or enjoy creating your own displays using individual stems, here are our top tips for caring for your faux flowers.
1. Dust Them Regularly
Like any decorative item in your home, faux flowers can gather dust over time. The good news is that keeping them clean is incredibly simple.
A soft microfibre cloth works perfectly for gently wiping petals and leaves. For more delicate arrangements, a feather duster or even a hairdryer on a cool, low setting can help remove dust from hard-to-reach areas.
Giving your arrangements a quick dust every couple of weeks is usually enough to keep them looking fresh and vibrant.
2. Avoid Prolonged Direct Sunlight
High-quality faux flowers are designed to last, but constant exposure to strong, direct sunlight can eventually cause colours to fade.
If possible, avoid placing arrangements in south-facing windows that receive intense sunlight throughout the day. Alternatively, rotate your displays occasionally so they age evenly.
This simple step can help preserve those beautiful colours for much longer!
3. Give Them a Gentle Clean
If your flowers need a little more than a quick dust, use a slightly damp cloth to wipe down petals, leaves and stems.
Avoid using harsh cleaning products, as these can damage delicate materials and finishes - a gentle approach is always best.
4. Refresh and Reshape Your Stems
One of the secrets to making faux flowers look realistic is giving them movement and shape.
After delivery or storage, stems and petals may become slightly compressed. Take a few moments to gently bend the stems, separate the blooms and tease petals back into place.
Don't worry about making everything perfectly symmetrical. Real flowers aren't uniform, and a more relaxed arrangement often looks the most convincing!
5. Store Seasonal Arrangements Properly
If you like changing your décor with the seasons, proper storage can make all the difference.
Store out-of-season arrangements in a sturdy box somewhere cool and dry. This protects them from dust and prevents delicate blooms from becoming squashed.
A little care when packing them away means they'll be ready to enjoy again next year.
6. Can Faux Flowers Go in Water?
One of the questions we're often asked is whether faux flowers can be displayed in water.
Many of our individual stems are waterproof, allowing you to create an even more realistic display by placing them in a vase filled with water!
If you do choose this styling trick, simply change the water regularly, just as you would with fresh flowers, and give the stems a quick wipe down when refreshing your arrangement.
Enjoy Your Faux Flowers for Years to Come
One of the biggest benefits of faux flowers is their longevity. With just a few minutes of care every now and then, they can continue bringing colour, texture and joy to your home season after season.
Whether you're refreshing an existing display, creating your own arrangement from scratch or searching for the perfect finishing touch, our collection of luxury faux flowers is designed to be enjoyed for years to come.
If you're looking for inspiration, browse our collection online or visit our Shifnal showroom, where our team are always happy to help you find stems and arrangements you'll love.