How to Care for Dried Flowers
Dried flowers, as the new favorite in modern home decor, are favored for their unique artistic appeal and extended viewing period. Compared to fresh flowers, caring for dried flowers may seem simple but actually involves some knowledge. Proper maintenance can keep dried flowers visually appealing for 3-5 years. This article will systematically analyze the complete knowledge system of caring for dried flowers, from environmental control to daily maintenance and advanced care.
Core Elements of Environmental Care for Dried Flowers
Triple Protection for Humidity Control
After dehydration, dried flowers need to maintain a moisture content of less than 8% for a long time. It is recommended to equip a hygrometer for real-time monitoring. When the environmental humidity exceeds 60%, three steps should be taken immediately: ① Bury the base of the flower stems with silica gel desiccant, ② Turn on the dehumidifier to control humidity, ③ Dust and prevent moisture with a soft brush every week. Especially during the rainy season, a salt moisture-absorbing box (cotton wrapped coarse salt) can be hung next to the flower container.
Light Protection System
Ultraviolet light can cause the pigment molecule chains in dried flowers to break. It is recommended to use three layers of protection: the first layer is a UV-resistant glass cover, the second layer is a curtain made of 70% light-blocking chiffon material, and the third layer involves spraying a professional color fixing agent every quarter. Experimental data show that the color retention time of protected dried flowers can be extended by 2.3 times.
Daily Maintenance Techniques for Dried Flowers
Solution to Wind Interference
Use the gravity fixation method: place stones with a density greater than 2.6g/cm³ at the bottom of the flower container to lower the center of gravity. For easily breakable stems, use the three-point support method - use transparent fishing line to fix the upper, middle, and lower sections of the flower stems to the wall, forming a triangular stable structure. Regularly check the connection points to avoid wire aging and breakage.
New Deep Cleaning Process
Developed the 'Blow-Suction-Wipe' three-step cleaning method: first use a hairdryer in the weak cold wind mode (30cm away from the material) to remove dust initially; then use a car vacuum cleaner equipped with a fluffy suction head for secondary cleaning; finally, wipe with a superfine cloth dipped in nano anti-static spray. For complex-shaped dried flowers, an ultrasonic cleaner (40kHz frequency) can be used for non-destructive cleaning.
Mastering scientific maintenance methods and combining them with a regular maintenance plan can keep dried flowers continuously vibrant with artistic vitality. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log, recording changes in environmental parameters and intervention measures, to optimize the maintenance plan through data accumulation. When irreversible damage to the material is found, local repair techniques or creative recombination methods can be used to give it a new life.