Outdoor wicker furniture is appealing to many people because of its durability and easy maintenance.
If cared for properly, outdoor wicker furniture will last for years.
The most suitable type of wicker for outdoor patio and garden spaces is synthetic wicker, also called resin, viro or plastic wicker.
Synthetic wicker is very high quality and often indistinguishable from natural wicker, but it offers the added benefit of being extremely durable, fade resistant and moisture resistant - making cleaning it a snap.
To keep it looking its best, outdoor wicker furniture should be cleaned regularly.
To remove dust and debris, use the attachment hoses on your vacuum cleaner to clean the spaces between the woven fibers.
The brush attachment is perfect for cleaning dust from hard to reach cracks and crevices.
For stubborn dust, use a hard bristled paintbrush.
Use a pair of scissors to cut the length of the brush bristles to about one inch long.
The coarse brush fibers will usually dislodge stubborn dirt that your vacuum cleaner won't touch.
Natural wicker furniture should be cleaned with water and mild soap.
An easy solution can be made by filling a bucket with warm water and adding a few tablespoons of dishwashing detergent.
Take any cushions off your wicker furniture and place them to the side for separate cleaning.
Using a soft cloth, wipe each part of the furniture, being careful not to soak the fibers.
Too much water can cause your wicker to sag and become warped.
If there are mold spots on your wicker pieces, create a mild bleach and water solution and using a toothbrush, scrub the spots until they fade or disappear.
Once the mold has been cleaned, rinse it completely and allow each piece to dry thoroughly before replacing the cushions.
If the bleach and water does not remove all of the mold spots, you may consider calling a professional cleaning company.
Synthetic outdoor wicker furniture is much easier to clean.
Simply remove the cushions and set to the side, then using your garden hose, spray the furniture down.
The pressure of the water will remove dirt and dust from the weaves.
Once the outdoor wicker pieces have been washed, you can allow them to dry while you clean the cushions.
Check the tags to determine if there are any precautions you need to take while cleaning the cushion covers.
Many manufacturers now offer cushions that can be cleaned in the washing machine, which makes caring for wicker cushions quick and easy.
Once the covers come out of the wash, hang them to dry completely before returning them to the cushions and replacing the cushions on your dry outdoor wicker furniture.
If you don't want to clean cushions very often then investigate a fabric called Sunbrella which is water tolerant, fade proof and mold resistant, it may be worth the extra dollars.
I hope you found theses methods helpful and you continue to enjoy your outdoor wicker furniture.
If cared for properly, outdoor wicker furniture will last for years.
The most suitable type of wicker for outdoor patio and garden spaces is synthetic wicker, also called resin, viro or plastic wicker.
Synthetic wicker is very high quality and often indistinguishable from natural wicker, but it offers the added benefit of being extremely durable, fade resistant and moisture resistant - making cleaning it a snap.
To keep it looking its best, outdoor wicker furniture should be cleaned regularly.
To remove dust and debris, use the attachment hoses on your vacuum cleaner to clean the spaces between the woven fibers.
The brush attachment is perfect for cleaning dust from hard to reach cracks and crevices.
For stubborn dust, use a hard bristled paintbrush.
Use a pair of scissors to cut the length of the brush bristles to about one inch long.
The coarse brush fibers will usually dislodge stubborn dirt that your vacuum cleaner won't touch.
Natural wicker furniture should be cleaned with water and mild soap.
An easy solution can be made by filling a bucket with warm water and adding a few tablespoons of dishwashing detergent.
Take any cushions off your wicker furniture and place them to the side for separate cleaning.
Using a soft cloth, wipe each part of the furniture, being careful not to soak the fibers.
Too much water can cause your wicker to sag and become warped.
If there are mold spots on your wicker pieces, create a mild bleach and water solution and using a toothbrush, scrub the spots until they fade or disappear.
Once the mold has been cleaned, rinse it completely and allow each piece to dry thoroughly before replacing the cushions.
If the bleach and water does not remove all of the mold spots, you may consider calling a professional cleaning company.
Synthetic outdoor wicker furniture is much easier to clean.
Simply remove the cushions and set to the side, then using your garden hose, spray the furniture down.
The pressure of the water will remove dirt and dust from the weaves.
Once the outdoor wicker pieces have been washed, you can allow them to dry while you clean the cushions.
Check the tags to determine if there are any precautions you need to take while cleaning the cushion covers.
Many manufacturers now offer cushions that can be cleaned in the washing machine, which makes caring for wicker cushions quick and easy.
Once the covers come out of the wash, hang them to dry completely before returning them to the cushions and replacing the cushions on your dry outdoor wicker furniture.
If you don't want to clean cushions very often then investigate a fabric called Sunbrella which is water tolerant, fade proof and mold resistant, it may be worth the extra dollars.
I hope you found theses methods helpful and you continue to enjoy your outdoor wicker furniture.
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