So you’ve gone ahead and decked out that patio of yours with some beautiful Outdoor Lounge Set good choice! Wicker is highly versatile when it comes to furniture and gives your backyard a cosy, homely and natural look whilst still being lightweight and durable. Now that you’ve got a comfortable place to relax outdoors, it’s important that you know how to maintain and care for the newest addition to your patio so that it will last for years to come. Read on to learn more about what you need to know when it comes to looking after your outdoor wicker furniture.
Cleaning Indoor Wicker Furniture
If you will be cleaning indoor wicker furniture, here are the things that you should do:
Using a vacuum that features a dust attachment, remove as much dust as you can from the furniture. A good vacuum cleaner will get rid of most of the dust and you will instantly see how your wicker furniture looks a lot better and how just vacuuming away the dust first significantly cuts your cleaning time.
You do not need to use branded or commercial cleaning aids or solutions during this process. All you need is a combination of 1 gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of ammonia. If this is not enough, you can just mix another gallon of water with the same amount of ammonia.
Limit your water usage. You should not pour, splash, or scoop the water directly onto the furniture. Never drench it in water since doing this will ruin your beautiful wicker furniture. What you need to do is to put your water-ammonia solution in a separate bucket, soak the clean cloth with it, and then wash and clean as you go. If you absolutely must, you can hose it down, but make sure that you dry it off as quickly as possible with clean absorbent cloths or towels.
Dry the wicker furniture off as soon as you are done cleaning it, even if you didn’t have to hose it down. If you leave it wet for too long, your furniture will become too limp, and you won’t be able to use it again. If during the cleaning process, it becomes too wet, you can still just dry it off with clean and dry cloth or towels.
Cleaning Outdoor wicker furniture
If the wicker furniture you will be cleaning is the outdoor kind, here are the proper steps you need to take:
Since your wicker furniture is outdoors, it is automatically exposed to more dirt, dust, and grime. Using a soft brush with firm bristles (vegetable brush, toothbrush, or fingernail brush), loosen as much dirt, dust, and grime as you can. After this, use your vacuum to suck up the loosened particles.
If your outdoor wicker furniture is made from synthetic materials, you can wash it with water and even hose it down without the risk of ruining the furniture.
Make a mixture using a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of soap or ammonia. If you have wooden furniture, you may want to use a vegetable-oil based wood soap. Wet a clean sponge or piece of cloth in your water-soap/ammonia mixture and wipe down the furniture. To clean the insides of the weaves, you can use a small, soft-bristled brush like a toothbrush.
For unpainted wooden wicker furniture that is natural or has only been clear coated, you can hose down the water-soap/ammonia residue, but make sure that it is set only on light pressure. On the other hand, if it has been painted, do not use a hose as it can damage the furniture’s finish. You can remove the residue using a clean damp sponge or cloth.
If the furniture is completely made from synthetic materials, you can hose it down with water without worrying about pressure.
Protecting your rattan furniture
It is recommended that you thoroughly clean your rattan furniture once a month. Vacuum cleaning it every week will be enough to keep the dust at bay. Every now and then after you have cleaned your rattan dining table and chairs, it is recommended that you apply a coat of a lacquer. You can do this with a paintbrush and it will not take very long at all. Applying a lacquer will provide added protection, helping to keep your rattan furniture in tip top condition. You should only need to apply a lacquer to your rattan furniture once a year. You should be able to pick up a good quality lacquer at your local DIY store.
If you want to make sure your furniture stands the test of time, whilst also retaining its quality aesthetics, you may want to consider applying a layer of lemon oil to it. Simply apply the lemon oil lightly over your furniture using a soft cloth. This will not only protect your rattan furniture, but enhance its shine too!
A regular clean keeps rattan Rattan Corner Sofa looking great and remaining strong; with these tips, you can handle the task with ease. If you require more information, then please feel free to contact Inshare Furniture(Zhejiang) Co., Ltd or visit our site: https://www.insharefurniture.com/product/plastic-sofa-set/leisure-lounge-set.html
