“When someone brings me flowers, I want to enjoy them for as long as possible — and this baking soda hack really works”

Receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers is always a special treat — and it’s even better when they last! To make the flowers last longer, try adding a teaspoon of baking soda to the water in the vase.

This simple trick will help keep the flowers looking vibrant and fresh for longer, so you can make the most of the gesture of kindness and enjoy the arrangement for a much longer time.

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