the_tessa•1mo agoProlific Poster

I thought using a bleach dip for vases was overkill until a wedding last month

I was cleaning up after a big wedding in July and saw the lead florist pour a capful of bleach into every single vase before washing them. I asked her about it and she said, 'It's the only thing that kills the biofilm from old stems, especially with hydrangeas.' I used to just use hot soapy water, thinking that was enough. After trying her method for three weeks, the water in my arrangements stays clear for a full two days longer. I'm a total convert now. Has anyone found a different trick that works just as well without the bleach smell?

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3 Comments

wyatt_green311mo ago

Ever try a splash of white vinegar? It cuts the slime without the harsh smell.

victorb171mo ago

That's how most old-school fixes work.

king.andrew24d ago

Yeah @victorb17, there's something satisfying about the simple stuff that just works. Totally feel you on that one.