Written by Wicker Paradise
Written by Wicker Paradise
One of the issues with outdoor furniture is that they need constant attention and maintenance. While this is also true for wicker, the higher quality outdoor wicker furniture tends to be quite durable and resistant to the environment. Still, they will require some maintenance to make sure they look their best:
Clean regularly
The easiest way to clean and remove any surface debris is to use a vacuum cleaner. Gently sweep along the grain of the wicker in order to avoid damaging any of the reeds. Next remove any trapped dust and dirt using a soft brush. Even something like an old toothbrush would work. Finally use tweezers to pick out anything that is stuck or trapped between the reeds.
Wash
The first thing to do is make sure that your wicker patio set isn’t paper fiber based wicker. Washing that will ruin it completely. Use a soft washcloth with detergent and wipe it down. Now you can a garden hose set on a gently spray and wash the furniture.
Mold
Sometimes you will also have mold and/or mildew on the surface. This can happen with moisture build up and lack of maintenance. You can clean this up with a mixture of bleach and water. Only clean the mold and mildew after it has been cleaned and wash as per the above. Dry in the shade for approximately three days before use.
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Wicker Paradise is a provider of high quality wicker furniture. You can even find replacement cushions there.