How to Care for Real Touch Flowers
Real Touch flowers are a premium type of artificial flower designed to closely recreate the appearance and feel of fresh flowers. They feature soft, realistic petal textures, refined colour variation and more lifelike details throughout the flower head, leaves and stems.
With the right cleaning, handling and storage, you can help keep your Real Touch flowers looking their best for longer.
What Are Real Touch Flowers?
Real Touch flowers are premium artificial flowers created with a soft, tactile petal finish that gives them a more realistic feel than many standard artificial flowers.
They often feature detailed colouring, realistic flower centres, natural-looking foliage and carefully shaped stems, making them well suited to arrangements where a more lifelike finish is important.
They can be used for home décor, weddings, events, retail displays and professional floral arrangements.
How to Clean Real Touch Flowers
Dust can gradually build up on artificial flowers and affect their appearance over time.
For regular cleaning, gently remove dust using a soft, dry cloth, microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush. Work carefully around the petals, leaves and flower centres.
For hard-to-reach areas, a gentle burst of cool air can also help remove loose dust.
Avoid harsh cleaning chemicals, sprays or abrasive cloths, as these may affect the finish or appearance of the flowers.
Can You Wash Real Touch Flowers?
No. Real Touch flowers should not be washed, rinsed or soaked in water under any circumstances.
Do not place them under running water, submerge them in water or use wet cleaning methods.
Always clean Real Touch flowers using dry methods only, such as a soft cloth, microfibre cloth, soft brush or gentle cool air.
Keep Real Touch Flowers Away from Direct Sunlight
Prolonged exposure to strong sunlight can gradually affect the colour and appearance of artificial flowers.
For best results, display Real Touch flowers away from prolonged direct sunlight where possible. This is particularly important for arrangements positioned near windows or in areas that receive strong sunlight throughout the day.
Indoor areas with indirect light are generally better for helping maintain their appearance over time.
Avoid Excessive Heat and Moisture
Real Touch flowers should also be kept away from excessive heat and damp environments.
Avoid placing them close to heaters, fireplaces or other strong heat sources, as heat may affect the shape or finish of the flowers.
They should also be kept away from areas where they may regularly come into contact with water, condensation or high levels of moisture.
How to Reshape Real Touch Flowers
After transport or storage, petals, leaves and stems may need some gentle reshaping.
Carefully separate any petals or leaves that have become compressed and use your fingers to gradually restore the shape of the flower head.
If the stems contain wire, they can often be gently adjusted to change their direction and positioning within an arrangement. Make gradual adjustments rather than sharp bends to help maintain the overall shape of the stem.
Taking a little time to reshape each flower can help create a fuller and more realistic finished arrangement.
How to Store Real Touch Flowers
Correct storage can help maintain the appearance of Real Touch flowers between uses.
Before storing them, make sure the flowers are clean and completely dry. Protect the flower heads from being crushed or flattened and keep them away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
For best results:
- Store flowers in a cool, dry location
- Keep them away from direct sunlight
- Protect petals and leaves from being crushed
- Avoid placing heavy items on top of flower heads
- Keep stems supported to prevent unnecessary bending
- Keep flowers away from water and damp storage areas
- When you are ready to use them again, gently reshape the petals, leaves and stems before arranging.
Can Real Touch Flowers Be Reused?
Yes. Real Touch flowers can be reused for different arrangements, events and displays when they are handled, cleaned and stored correctly.
Florists and event stylists can repurpose stems across different installations, while home decorators can refresh arrangements or move flowers between displays.
Reusing Real Touch flowers can also help you get more value from each stem over time.
Keep Your Real Touch Flowers Looking Their Best
Real Touch flowers combine the convenience of artificial flowers with a more premium, realistic appearance and feel. Their soft petal texture, realistic colouring and detailed features make them a popular choice where a more lifelike floral finish is important.
Regular dry dusting, careful handling, protection from direct sunlight, heat and moisture, and correct storage can all help maintain their appearance.
Most importantly, never wash, rinse or soak Real Touch flowers in water. Dry methods are the safest way to care for them. For more information about Artificial Flowers, see our blog How to Style Faux Flowers So They Look Real.