How to Clean Fake Plants

Fake plants are commonly used in interior and exterior design for decoration. But how should you clean fake plants? This simple guide will help you clean your fake plants without damaging their appearance or causing any harm to anyone living inside your home. Keeping your fake plants clean is an important aspect of making the plants look and feel real.

Cleaning products for cleaning fake plants

Inorganic

Some people use bleach to clean fake plants because they want a deep clean of the plastic plant. Bleach is very powerful and will get rid of even the most difficult stains. However, this type of cleaner should never be used on fake plants or any other kind of plant due to its ability to cause damage over time.

Organic

Other people use cleaners that are safe for both human exposure and cleaning purposes instead. Both types of cleaners have their own advantages and disadvantages. Organic cleaners are better at maintaining the smell of a place rather than just removing the bad smells from it. This kind of cleaner is usually less harsh on human skin as well; so there are no worries about toxic chemicals getting inside someone’s body while they do chores around their house. Using a mixture of half vinegar and half water is a great organic cleaner for fake plants.

How to clean fake plants using organic cleaners

People who use organic cleaners for fake plants often do so in order to maintain the health and safety of everyone in their homes. Having things clean and fresh-smelling instead of unhealthy, moldy, or stuffed with chemicals is a great way to keep a clean healthy living environment for everyone. What you will need:

  • An appropriate cleaner (either inorganic or organic) and cleaning cloths if using an inorganic cleaner
  • Water (if you are using an inorganic cleaner)

How to do it:

  1. Find the surface material on your fake plants. Fake plants can be made of many different materials but regardless of what they are made out of, they should all respond well to cleaning. First, take a look at both sides of the plants. There may be some similar material to what you are using on your fake plants so that you can see how it reacts with certain cleaners.

  2. Read the instructions on the bottle of cleaner before the beginning cleaning process. Inorganic cleaners usually require pre-cleaning processes. This will help the inorganic cleaner hold onto its power for longer and help it clean more efficiently in the long term.

  3. Whether you are using an organic or inorganic cleaner, make sure to test them on a small area of the fake plant before trying to clean the whole thing. Do this by applying a small amount of the cleaner onto one section of your fake plant’s surface and rubbing it gently with your cloth until that specific section is completely clean.

  4. Continue cleaning your fake plants until they are completely clean of any dirt, dust, or stains. Be sure to do a thorough job so that you get all of the cleaners off the plant after you’re done using it. When cleaning, use circular motions instead of back-and-forth ones since this is better for getting rid of all the grime accumulated on a surface area without leaving behind scratches or other marks which can be more noticeable than small imperfections in design.