How To Care For Wicker Patio Furniture

Vacuum your wicker first using the upholstery or crevice tool of your vacuum.

How to care for wicker patio furniture. Place wicker furniture in the sun to dry or use a fan to speed up dry time. Sunlight is the primary enemy of wicker. Water and more particularly snow can lead outdoor wicker furniture to deteriorate over time.

Wipe the wicker with a soft cloth or sponge then rinse away the. Wipe down the wood with a soft cloth slightly moistened with warm water soapy water. Refinish the wicker instead of buffing it with furniture polish as an alternative.

A mild oil-based soap such as Murphy Oil soap mixed with water will generally remove mildew. Always cover wicker furniture if you intend to leave it outside for more than two or three weeks. To remove dirt and debris vacuum with a dust-brush attachment or use a dry paintbrush.

Let the wicker piece dry thoroughly in the shade on a warm windy day. To prevent this youll want to make sure you store your wicker furniture away this Winter Season. But like anything beautiful wicker requires a certain amount.

Keep it dust-free Dust and dirt tends to build up in the crevices of wicker patio furniture which can cause the fibres to breakdown over time. Vacuum it periodically with a brush attachment to remove dust and pollen as needed. Hose off the resin wicker furniture with a spray hose on a middle setting not jet you dont want the water to be too powerful to loosen dirt and dust.

If you do notice mold or mildew growing on your wicker furniture clean immediately with a solution of bleach in water. After brushing the furniture spray it down with the garden hose or a bucket of water until all the soapy residue is gone. Avoid cleaning tools with a rough surface Dont use detergents or cleaners that have ammonia in them as that takes moisture out of the wood.