Cut flower food
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Sugar, a little bleach and lemon or lime juice in lukewarm water to keep cut flowers fresh longer.
What You’ll Need
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon household bleach
- 2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice
- 1 quart lukewarm water
Equipment
- pitcher
Directions
- Stir the ingredients into the vase water.
Notes
Safety: Use plain, unscented household bleach only and never mix bleach with other cleaners (especially ammonia or vinegar). Label any pre-mixed jug and keep it away from kids and pets; vase water with bleach should not be drunk by pets (cats often drink from vases). Wear gloves when measuring bleach.