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How to Care for a Deco Mesh Wreath So It Lasts for Years

Deco mesh holds its shape beautifully—but sun, humidity, and a crowded storage box shorten a wreath's life. Here is the routine Susan uses.

A well-made deco mesh wreath is not a one-season decoration. With a few minutes of attention, a couple of times a year, the same wreath can greet visitors for five or more seasons. The materials are durable; ultraviolet light, moisture, and being crushed in storage wear them out.

Where to hang it

Deco mesh, faux florals, and wired ribbon are made for indoor spaces and work well outdoors under a deep overhang, in a breezeway, or inside a storm door.

• Avoid west-facing doors with hours of afternoon sun; UV-fades ribbon faster than anything else.

• Avoid spots that catch driving rain. Wet mesh holds water in its folds and can leave spots on the florals.

• In high wind, add a second anchor point with clear fishing line so the wreath does not slap the door.

• Behind glass on a storm door, heat builds quickly. Crack the storm door open on very hot days if you can.

Routine cleaning

Dust is the most common complaint and the easiest fix. Never wash, hose, or submerge a deco mesh wreath—water loosens hot glue and mats the florals.

• Hair dryer on the cool, low setting, held about 12 inches away, clears most dust in two minutes.

• A can of compressed air reaches deep into mesh folds and around berry clusters.

• A soft makeup brush or clean paintbrush lifts dust off petals without bending them.

• For a smudge on the ribbon, dab with a barely damp cloth and let air dry fully before storing.

Reshaping mesh and bows

Deco mesh is wired, which means it is fixable. If a section flattens, work your fingers into the pouf and pull it outward and upward, then fluff the neighboring poufs so the fullness looks even. To smooth curled ribbon tails, run them gently between your thumb and forefinger, or briefly warm them with a hair dryer and hold the shape until they cool.

Off-season storage

• Store in a wreath bag or an oversized box—never compressed under other decorations.

• Hang it from a hook in a closet if you have space; hanging beats boxing every time.

• Choose a climate-controlled spot. Attics and garages swing between heat and humidity, which warps mesh and dulls color.

• Stuff crumpled tissue paper under the bow to hold its loops open through the off-season.

When to refresh instead of replacing

If the base and mesh are intact but a few florals have faded, the wreath is worth refreshing rather than replacing.

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Thank you for your purchase! If you're not satisfied, you can return the product within 15 days. Items must be new, unused, and in original packaging; include all documentation. We won't refund returns that don't meet these criteria.

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