How do you take care of wicker to preserve it?

Answer 1

Wicker furniture is made from a weaving of reed, rattan, cane or paper fiber materials. The lightweight look of wicker has become a classic symbol of the beach and summer. Wicker furniture is delicate and can become moldy or warped if exposed to inclement weather.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR WICKER:

Avoid exposing your wicker furniture to the elements, including not only rain but extremely humid conditions. The moisture in the air can cause mold to grow on the caning. Put your wicker set in an enclosed sun-room or bring it inside overnight if you use it on an outside deck.

If you need to clean the wicker, use a damp, soft cloth with a mild dish detergent. Pieces that are made from paper fiber wicker should never be immersed in water. Read the care tags on all new furniture if you are not sure about the material content of your furniture.

Also, dust your wicker pieces regularly, especially if you use them in a sunny location. A vacuum cleaner with a soft brush is an ideal way to dust wicker. Use a soft paintbrush or toothbrush to get dirt and dust out of small crevices.

Remove mold or mildew from wicker furniture with a solution of bleach and water. Allow the piece to air-dry on a windy day. It may take 2 to 3 days before a chair or table is dry enough to use again.

Extend the life of wicker chairs by using seat cushions. The cushions can help protect the seat and also add color to your room. Use a measuring tape to determine what size cushion you need to buy.

Answer 2

Taking care of wicker properly will help keep it beautiful and last longer. These are the steps that you need to take.

1. Use a clean rag to dust wicker lightly about once a week. Use a vacuum cleaner once a month to give it a deeper dusting. Do this with the brush attachment. You can also dust wicker by hand by using a paintbrush that is clean and has soft bristles.

2. If the wicker is dirty, wash it with a special solution. Mix two tablespoons of amonia with one gallon of water. Clean off the dirt with this solution. Immediately rinse it with water.

3. Hose down the wicker once a year. Do this outside. You can put it in the shower instead. The wicker will keep from falling apart and drying out if you do this. Allow wicker to dry for several days. Do not sit on it or use wicker until it is thoroughly dry.

4. When the wicker is dry, check for any places that are fuzzy or have sharp strands. Use fine sandpaper to make it smooth.

5. Wicker can yellow, so use warm salt water to scrub it annually. Use a paint brush with stiff bristles. DIp into salt water and then go over the wicker with the brush. Rinsing is not needed.

6. Do not store wicker in direct sunlight or outdoors. Heat and sunlight will dry out wicker and it will fall apart.

7. WIcker needs to be placed indoors and away from anything that generates heat such as wall heaters, stoves, fireplaces, wood stoves, and any heat vents. Heat damages wicker by making it dry, weaken, and crack.

8. Never strip the finish or paint off of wicker. This will cause irreparable damage. Just use spray paint over the previous finish.

9. Protect wicker by coating it with clear lacquer, shellac, or varnish. Use after it dries several days. Then put liquid furniture wax as a thin coating over this new finish. The glossy finish will be maintained and thorough washings in the future will not be needed.

Answer 3

You need a hammer, a saw and some nails to reshape a deformed wicker furniture. Taking deformed wicker furniture to a carpenter is something that should be explored.

Answer 4

bleach water , use a hose end sprayer with bleach in it, or use Mold*Off, or Concrobium

Answer 5

very carefully