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How to Clean Artificial Flowers?

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Hi all, I bought some second hand artificial flowers and they are lovely except the leaves look dusty and seem to have lost their colour. I have washed them in soapy water. I was wondering if I can put anything on the leaves to brighten them up a bit. They have a hairy type texture.
Thanks in advance :)
I must remember that "Money Saving" is not buying heavily discounted items that I do not need. :hello:

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  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    food colouring?
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  • natbags
    natbags Posts: 285 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    if you get a bag (food bag type) and 1/4 or half fill with salt, put the flower/petal part and clasp tightly and give a good shake the salt will turn a horrid grey colour and flowers should be clean
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