Quality wreaths require some care to keep it fresh and new looking. We recommend using a quality silk plant cleaner that will keep silk wreaths and your dried flower wreaths looking great. Caring for your wreath is easy but it does take some care. You can expect many months of enjoyment from your MonthlyWreath.com arrangement. Most of them keep looking fresh and will last longer with the right care. We are including the following guide lines, in an effort to help you keep your floral arrangement looking its best. Remember, some wreaths may require a little arranging upon arrival.
Dried Floral arrangements -The most favorable condition is Dry, Dark and Cool.
*Best for indoor applications
1) Display your arrangement out of direct sunlight. Sunlight will fade the color of your flowers.
2) Excessive humidity may cause organic deterioration of dried flowers. In areas of high humidity, preserved florals may bleed color onto door or wall surface where it is being displayed.In high humidity locations, we suggest placing small blocks of Cardboard or Styrofoam to hold your arrangement away from the wall & avoid damage to the surface.
3) High temperatures can cause drying of even preserved materials. Avoid displaying your arrangement near sources of heat, such as radiators, heaters, furnace registers & ALWAYS KEEP AWAY FROM FLAMES.
Eucalyptus arrangements -Avoid Hot or Humid - May bleed color.
*Best for indoor applications
1) Follow Dried Floral guidelines and be aware that Eucalyptus arrangements are preserved usingGlycerin which can bleed on to surfaces if exposed to heat or humidity.
Silk arrangements - Can be displayed in most any location.
1) Sunlight can dull the colors over time, but Silks can withstand harsher conditions than Dried or Eucalyptus arrangements.
Keep your arrangement clean by dusting with a feather duster, or other fine fiber hand duster. If your arrangement becomes very dusty, try a product such as “Dri Splendor”, which does an excellent job of cleaning silk & dried flower arrangements. “Dri Splendor” is available on our website and is easy to use.
Of course these precautions are only guidelines, so we encourage you to display your arrangement in a
location where you will get the most enjoyment, avoiding extremes where possible. Over time some of
the flowers in your arrangement will become more subdued and subtle. Many people prefer the patina
that dried florals take on as they age. To brighten up your arrangement, try drying and adding a few