How Do You Care For Bonsai Tools?
• Always inspect your bonsai tools after each use to be sure they are clean and in good working order. For the most part, these are sharp instruments and deserve respect. • Clean each bonsai tool of debris and dirt with a cloth. Be gentle. And be careful – the blades are very sharp. • Remove any sap. If the blade on your bonsai shears has sap on it, use a little soapy water to remove it. Neglecting to remove the sap will likely cause your bonsai tools to rust. • Remove all difficult stains with a piece of bamboo or a wooden spatula. Specially made cleaning oils such as TriFlow will also help loosen stains and add lubrication to help the blades resist rust between gardening jobs. • Oil bonsai tools. Wipe your bonsai tools dry with a clean rag, and then spray a lubricant on them to protect the metal from corrosion, especially if you store your bonsai tools in a damp garage or basement. Tools subjected to constant humidity fluctuations will corrode at an accelerated rate due to moisture c
