Do the flowers remove for easy cleaning? Are they sturdy?
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Yes, the flowers are removable for cleaning and they are sturdy. However, I have found that a toothpick or flexible pipe cleaner works well and is easier. I rinse out the feeders one a week and replace the sugar solution so I have not experienced any need to take the flowers out of the base. A good flushing with clean water works well.
2090595
Hello Eleanor, I have not tryed to take out the yellow flowers. When I clean the feeder I run hot water through the flowers when I have the unit apart. This seems to work well. I hope that you find this helpful. Richard...
2090596
I have not tried to remove the flowers since they seem to be sturdly attached. I use a q-tip to clean them. The cleaning the flower/feeders is the only drawback I've found on this product. The rest of the cleaning is wonderfully easy. Next year I plan on buying another one!
2090597
Eleanor,The flowers can be removed but I find that soaking the base unit in a mild Clorox/water solution works very well and removing them is not necessary. I use a soft toothbrush to get to any tight spots. As for being sturdy, they are as sturdy as possible for being small. I have not broken any yet.I hope this helps.Jim
2090598
I have not tried to remove the flowers. I don't think they are designed to come off. I use a pipe cleaner or old toothbrush to clean them. You can access the flowers from both the front and the back.
1428349
I have not removed them, they have not fallen off either. I just know that they are very sturdy and stay put. I currently have them on the corners of my kitchen island, I hope it doesn't ruin them.
482832
Yes, they are sturdy, but are not difficult to remove. This has provided hours of entertainment for my grandchildren.
2262491
Yes, the plastic ones are really easy to remove. I only use the paper ones on files so I haven't tried removing those.
1496904
Yes, I think they would be fine for that...I painted flowers on a shirt with them and it is beautiful AND HAS HELD UP WELL...
567742
I'm using them now and so far most are standing up by themselves filed with dirt. You have to be careful when you try to move them because after watering them constantly, they get very soft and fragile.
1598350
They do come off fairly easily. We bought them for our nieces so the fact that they wash off easy is a good thing.
485410
They are sturdy enough to reuse but are more difficult to clean out if you have a more liquid like recipe. Mine is more cakey so it scrapes out easily, but a more liquidy recipe will be harder to clean out of the inner lifting platform
1185299
I clean mine by hand but, they seem pretty sturdy. I'd think it shouldn't be an issue.
456703
Yes, they are very easy to clean. Just brush off as directed in package insert. Next time I'm going to order the 7" ones though. The 9" ones are too big for my filter. The extra 2" just sit there in the air inside the filter, not filtering anything. Hope this helps.
181851
Yes, they can be removed easily without damaging the paint. The adhesive isn't really sticky - just effective.
1786321
I think the flowers would stay to wet....my opinion, I would use smaller flower pots that you can take out and drain, or put fresh cut flowers in small mason jars that would fit in slots, very cute. I use as silverware and napkin caddies for buffet type dining. I like the rustic look.
378616
Yes, I know they stain very easily and do not come clean. I have no experience buying replacements. We had all ours recovered. Sorry not much help.
839020
I believe the flowers come out but I have never attempted to remove them. I just clean them as good as I can with a small brush.
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Yes, they are incredibly easy to remove. In fact, be sure not to remove it in front of your toddler or they will be able to remove them, too. We anticipate having to move on to a sturdier solution once DD figures this out.
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Hi. I dont use them, its easy enough to rinse out. Personal preference really. :)
1929525
I found them to be pretty easy to remove. If you can get a corner up, then they tear off in one piece without leaving any residue. However, the longer they are on the container, the harder they are to get off.