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Moving in frigid temps is challenging enough!  I passed along my beloved fern to a special friend who has a green thumb and packed baskets of silk foliage, easy as 1-2-3.  No bugs, soil or watering to contend with.  I love a little green on shelves and in displays.  The only part I dislike, the enemy, dull, discoloring, dust. <\/p>\n

Several years ago my sister, Kim, gave me a simple solution I wanted to share with each of you.  <\/p>\n

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Kim sends her silks through the dishwasher!!!  Instead of painstakingly cleaning each leaf, she just packs them in.  So, I have been using her method for years and I promise it’s tried and true.<\/p>\n

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Before I even unpacked dishes to wash in my new dishwasher, I sent the silks through.  All you do is set the light cycle, no drying please unless you like curled leaves<\/b><\/i>, and turn the thing on.  Soap is not necessary either.<\/p>\n

When the cycle ends, just give them a gentle shake or two and lay them on old beach towels to dry.  Now that I’m enjoying warmer weather, I spread my towels out on my patio and gave them some winter sunshine.  Have I mentioned, no snow?  I’m loving the temps!<\/p>\n

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My leaves are all full and luscious once again.  From filthy to silky feels and looks really great!<\/p>\n

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Join me tomorrow for a Valentine’s treat!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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