Artificial Flowers: 3 Important Factors to Consider When Buying Them
Since time immemorial, flowers have been used to decorate rooms by adding a splash of color. However, there are some challenges when it comes to choosing flowers. The truth is, real flowers are hard to manage because they need extra attention for them to stay alive. However, you can give your home that same colorful look with artificial flowers.
Artificial flowers are an imitation of the real flowers, so you can rest assured that though artificial, they will have the same effect as real flowers. Anyone who has used artificial flowers, especially from Swann Agencies Artificial Flowers Range, can also attest to the fact that these kinds of flowers are quite affordable, they can last a life time and they do not need maintenance.
However, since artificial flowers are back in the market, you might find it exhausting to find the kind of flowers that match your home interiors. Not to worry though; this post basically covers all the important things worth considering when shopping for artificial flowers. Whether for your home décor, office décor or party décor, here are 3 factors to consider when choosing artificial flowers:
- Color – Artificial flowers come in different colors just like real flowers. When choosing your flowers, it is always advisable to look at what several suppliers have in store before settling for a particular choice. So, take time, shop around and then choose your flowers depending on the theme that you intend to depict.
- Price – One of the reasons why artificial flowers are a great option for many is their favorable pricing. So, do not be in a hurry to buy flowers just because you have found a good quote. Shop around, look at several options and after comparing the different price ranges, go for what is affordable to you.
- Quality–The quality of the artificial flowers is determined by the material used to make the flowers. And when it comes to good quality, silk flowers are the most popular and also the least expensive. Wax coated flowers, fabric based flowers and foam flowers are also highly sought after thanks to their good quality.
How to clean artificial flowers
Artificial flowers require less maintenance compared to real flowers, but this does not mean that you should completely neglect them. They deserve to be cleaned on a regular basis because at the end of the day, just like your surfaces, they will trap dust and dirt. So, here is how you can clean your artificial flowers:
- Start by dusting or shaking the flowers.
- In a bowl of water and dishwashing liquid, swish the flowers gently shaking them to remove any grime.
- For plastic flowers, you can use a glass cleanser or lemon juice to get rid of grime that might seem too stubborn.
- Finally, never soak artificial flowers as this might make them weak.
We hope that this article will be a reliable artificial flowers shopping guide for you. However, if you are not convinced that you are doing the right thing, you can always seek the opinion of professional florists.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
