How do you clean a dusty wicker basket?

Answer 1

Nowadays wicker baskets have become more popular. Almost every family has one or two wicker baskets in their house. I hope this article will teach people to clean wicker baskets in a right and proer way because cleaning wicker baskets in a wrong way will kill them wholly.

Wicker, a solid timber vine that likes to grow in tropical rain forests, is typically made of rattan. The intricate weaving of wicker often collects dust, and make the wicker baskets look a little dirty and dull. It is also has a stained, painted, or natural surface, so to avoid damaging your wicker while cleaning it seems to be very important.

Firstly you need gather up all of the wicker baskets in use for storing your household items. Washable liners contained in the wicker baskets should be taken out and placed in a conventional washer and dryer to be cleaned.

Secondly, place the baskets in a contained space for cleaning with a garden hose, such as a yard or a large shower if you live in an apartment. Start cleaning by gently rinsing the wicker baskets with a hose to remove the dust, dirt, and debris that may have gathered on them while storing your things. Do not use a high pressure hose or spray nozzle as this can damage the paint and possibly the structure of your wicker. Some pressure is fine; if the spray feels comfortable on your hand, it is probably okay for your basket.

Make a bucket of warm water and gentle soap solution with which to wash your wicker basket. You will also need a soft sponge so that you will not damage the wicker material. Do not use coarse scrubbier for this task; it will most likely damage your wicker. Also, be sure not to apply too much pressure or you will risk splintering the wood. If your wicker baskets are painted, you also do not want to take the chance of washing away the paint by scrubbing too hard.

Finally, rinse the soap away and let the wicker storage basket dry for a few hours. Since it is an absorbent material, it may take several hours to dry completely. You may want to let them sit overnight in a covered area to ensure that they will not be wet when you bring them back into the house.

Here's a quick one I always use. Pop the basket into the shower, swish, hang to dry. Simple.