This is how you clean and maintain flowerpots!
Beautiful, high-quality plant pots make a big difference in an interior or exterior. After deciding the best combinations and creating the ideal set-up, the owner is supposed to enjoy it as long as possible. Besides choosing for pots of high-quality, the cleaning and maintaining of the products plays an important part. So, discover our ultimate tips – useful for yourself, or to share with customers!
Why is maintaining pots so important?
Despite the fact that our pots are relatively low maintenance, it never hurts to do some maintenance. Because just as it is important to take good care of yourself, it is also important to take good care of pots. With good maintenance and useful accessories a pot can last much longer. This makes your customers happy and increases the chance that they come back to you for future purchases. And that’s what everyone wants, right?
Maintaining pots: our tips!
We have gathered a few tips to keep pots beautiful as long as possible. From important maintenance products to a guide on how to keep your pots clean.Clean the pots every now and then
Luckily, the pots of Pottery Pots are low maintenance. But what if a pot gets dirty? Then it is smart to clean it quickly. This can prevent the dirt from permanently staining the pot. Use a dry cloth or a sponge with some water and soap to do this. Don’t use any aggressive cleaning agents or high-pressure cleaners. These damage the protection layer of the pot which results in a lowering the quality of pots in the long run.
Use plastic inside covers
Use plastic inside covers to make the pots also waterproof on the inside. It prevents the pots from turning white. Additionally, the inserts make sure that the roots can still reach the water in large pots. Another advantage: with these plastic covers you prevent water from leaking through and thus also prevent any damage to the surface below, such as a terrace or floor.
Lubricate the pots with maintenance oil
To keep a dark color deep or to guarantee the quality, it can be worthwhile to lubricate the pots with maintenance oil at least once a year. Especially when it comes to black pots.Pottery Pots has, for example, special maintenance oil for fiberstone pots. This oil makes black colors beautiful again and deep of color. Additionally, the oil offers extra protection against water damage.
Don’t move the pots (too much) when filled
A lot of pots are lightweight. This ensures that they can easily be moved when not filled. However, once they are filled with hydro granules, potting soil and flowers or plants the weight increases significantly. By moving filled pots around a lot, you put a lot of pressure on the material. This can result in a pot that loses its strength. That’s why we advise you not to move pots after filling them. Do you want to move them anyway, even when they are filled? Then use special pot wheels which you can place underneath the pot beforehand.Make sure there’s good drainage
Our pots are usually delivered without a hole in the bottom of the pot. This is why owners can to choose to place the pots indoors or outdoors. Good drainage is really important when planting beautiful plants, as it prevents roots from rotting. Do you use the pots outside? Then good drainage is also essential for the preservation of pots. During a frost period, for example, the water in a pot can expand which causes cracks. Additionally, you don't want the pot to be rotting at the bottom. Good drainage is therefore extremely important. You can ensure this by using a special drainage drill and drainage pipe. Additionally, place outdoor pots on pot wheels in order to let the water flow away.
Restore potential damage quickly
It can happen to the best of us, because everyone can be unlucky sometimes. Is one of your pots damaged? Quickly restore it and enjoy your beautiful pot again. For this we have useful lacquer pens in several colors for example. With a lacquer pen for pots you can easily restore minor damage.
Choose as low maintenance as possible
Does this sound like a lot of work? Do you or your customers prefer to spend as little time as possible maintaining and cleaning plant pots? Then make it as easy as possible. Choose for quality and pick the low maintenance pots of Pottery Pots. Do you want it to be even more convenient? Fill these pots with lifelike artificial plants. No drainage, no water tracks, no potting soil, no vermin - only the fun!
Make sure the type of maintenance suits the material of the pot
Last, but not least: the most important tip. Each material is different. So, make sure the type of maintenance suits the material of the pot. Treat fiberstone pots with special oil. Put the pots in the right places; seagrass pots for example aren’t suitable for outdoors. Use special pot wheels and a water drainage gap for bamboo pots.Know what every plant pot needs so you can enjoy them for many years.
FAQ
The best way to clean a flower pot is with lukewarm water, a soft brush, and optionally mild green soap. By cleaning plant pots regularly, you prevent deposits, mold, and the accumulation of dirt. Allow the pot to dry thoroughly before using it again.
By regularly cleaning flower pots and planters, you prevent mold, bacteria, and the buildup of lime or old potting soil. A clean pot helps keep plants healthy and also extends the lifespan of the plant pot.
