How to Care for Your Crocheted Items
1. Bouquet
Daily care: Remove dust with a soft brush or cool hairdryer (low setting). Do not submerge in water. Wipe leaves gently with a slightly damp cloth if needed.
Shape: Avoid squeezing petals or bending stems. If flattened during shipping, reshape by steaming from a distance (no direct contact).
Stains: Spot clean with a cotton swab dipped in diluted detergent (1 part detergent : 10 parts water), then dab with a damp swab.
2. Bouquet with Vase
Vase: Wash glass or ceramic vases normally with water. If the vase has a crochet sleeve, remove it before washing the sleeve (follow general hand wash).
Bouquet inside vase: If flowers are attached to a foam or filler base, do not pull on them. Use cool air from a hairdryer to blow off dust.
Moisture prevention: Avoid placing in humid areas. Lift the set occasionally to wipe dry the bottom of the vase and the surface underneath.
3. Tabletop Decorations
Filling care: Usually filled with polyester fiberfill. Do not machine wash. Gently pat to restore shape if slightly compressed.
Spot cleaning: Use a soft toothbrush dipped in diluted detergent to clean small stains. Immediately dab away foam with a damp cloth.
Surface protection: Adding a thin felt pad to the bottom may help reduce fiber wear from table contact.
4. Coasters
Routine care: Air out after each use. Clean regularly as needed.
Washing: Hand wash as needed. For tea or coffee stains, soak in cold water for 15 minutes before gently squeezing.
Color separation: Wash dark and light coasters separately. For stubborn stains, soak in lukewarm water for 1 hour.
Drying: Must dry flat – otherwise edges may curl. Two coasters can be placed back-to-back while drying, but keep them flat.
5. Curtain Tie-Backs
Daily care: Avoid catching tie-backs when opening or closing curtains. Use a lint roller as needed to remove surface dust.
Before washing: Unfasten all buttons or knots. If the tie-back includes wooden or metal decorative pieces, remove them or wash only the yarn part.
Drying to maintain shape: Do not hang to dry. Lay flat and gently shape back to original length while damp.
Reshaping: If tie-backs become soft, press with a cool iron (use a pressing cloth, avoid decorative parts).