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Preserve Fresh Flowers With Vinegar

There's nothing quite like having freshly cut flowers in your house, but it can be pretty sad when they start to wilt a die just a few days later. But as you can probably guess, this grandma hack can solve that issue. To preserve your flowers for longer, simply add a half-and-half mixture of vinegar and water to a vase of water. The antibacterial properties of vinegar will help them maintain their freshness.

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It'll also keep harmful microorganisms at bay, but only if you change the water and refresh this mixture every few days. If not, the antibacterial properties won't be as effective.