Woman shares simple flower cutting hack to make supermarket blooms more than two weeks
Buying flowers can brighten up your home with their delightful scents and vibrant colours, but it's frustrating when they die too soon, isn't it?
Despite trying everything from changing the water to adding sugar, your blooms may still wilt prematurely. It's disheartening when you've splashed out on beautiful flowers only to watch them perish. While there are numerous tips for extending their life, such as refreshing the water or sprinkling sugar in the vase, online content creator Claire Dinhut has shared a game-changing trick that could make even budget supermarket flowers last longer, and she's got the proof online.
Known for her passion for condiments and for recently writing The Condiment Book, Claire revealed her simple yet effective hack to her followers. In a recent TikTok video, Claire showcased her stunning flowers, attributing their longevity to cutting the stems underwater. She said: "Here's why I always tell you 'cut your flower stems under water'. I left for a trip probably two weeks ago. I probably got these 15 days ago [...]. And when you cut the stems under water, the stems absorb that water immediately, as opposed to absorbing air, so they stay fresh for longer."
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Claire shared her savvy tips on keeping cut flowers fresh, revealing the trick to their longevity lies in how you trim the stems. She pointed out, "these are literally random Tesco flowers by the way. I think I spent £2 on these, £2.50 maybe. As you can tell, they look as good as new. [...] So it's crazy how just cutting a stem properly can make it last".
Further elaborating in the comment section of her instructional video, Claire detailed her technique: "Just put your scissors and your stems in a bowl of water and cut."
Claire's flower hack has left many followers astonished, with one fan asking: "This is the best hack ive ever seen. Will it Work on any flower? ," prompting Claire to confirm, "Yes! " Another shared: "My aunt was a florist and she taught me this while I was helping at her shop, it definitely makes a huge difference for all flowers."
A further satisfied commenter reminisced, "I learned this from a 1-800 Flowers commercial back in the early 2000s and never looked back."