Cleaning Wicker Furniture
If you own wicker furniture you are sure to want to keep it looking beautiful. You should get into a routine of cleaning it often to help it stay looking nice. With the help of a vacuum cleaner you should be able to clean your wicker furniture quick and easy.
The equipment you need to clean your wicker furniture is nothing fancy, just simple things you use in your daily household chores. So it makes it easy to make cleaning your wicker furniture part of your normal cleaning ritual. You will need a vacuum cleaner that has a soft brush attachment. You will also need a mild detergent, feather duster and a damp cloth. You should vacuum the furniture with the soft brush attachment making sure to get into the crevices and remove dirt. You can also use a feather duster to go over the whole piece to remove light dust build up. If your furniture is outside you will want to wipe it down with a cloth dampened in a mix of mild detergent and water. Wring out the cloth as much as possible because moisture can ruin wicker. Just wipe it down being cautious to get into the detailed areas between the wicker. If it is very dirty you can spray it with a garden hose, but make sure you can then sit it in the sun or wind to dry it quickly. You should wipe it down with dry cloths before setting to dry. Also make sure nobody sits on it while it is wet or it could be distorted out of shape. Also be aware that water can get under paint and cause chipping later on. These steps will ensure that your wicker furniture will stay nice and clean.
For special situations like spills or mildew there are some things you should also do. If someone spills something on your wicker furniture it should be cleaned up immediately because, as mentioned, moisture can stretch the wicker out of shape. You should wipe it with a damp sponge soaked in mild detergent and water. Mildew are little black spots that can be caused from humid air. If you see mildew on your furniture you should try to get rid of it right away. You use a mixture of one cup bleach to one gallon water. Wipe the furniture and let it sit for five minutes. The rinse it off and dry the furniture with cloths. These methods should take care of special circumstances.
Cleaning your wicker furniture will help to prolong its life and keep it looking nice. You should make it a habit to keep your wicker furniture clean so you can keep it as part of your décor for years to come.
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