How Do You Clean Flocking On Bottle Brush Wreaths And Trees?
The cheery white snow flocking on Christmas crafts like bottle brush wreaths and trees tends to collect dirt, dust and to turn yellow with age. They will require delicate cleaning and possibly some re-application of the flocking in bare spots. Here are some tips you can try for keeping your crafty holiday items in decent shape. Try using a stiff small paintbrush to loosen the dust and dirt from the flocking. For dirt that is sticking into the flocking, try scraping carefully with exacto knife or stiff wire brush. Use the soft, small paintbrush to brush away dirt that has loosened. Spray flocking with a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water. Let it sit for 30 minutes, and rinse off. Re-spray flocking to areas that came unstuck. Use cotton swabs or pieces of paper tape to sheild tiny ornaments that you don’t want re-sprayed. Remove tape and cotton after spraying. For delicate touch-up areas, spray flocking on a cotton swab, and apply to craft.
