With our care tips, your outdoor wicker furniture will look beautiful every season.
Plus, how to give it a makeover.
However, the tight weave of wicker makes cleaning challenging and time-consuming.
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Don’t abandon your natural outdoor furniture to the elements, though.
Heres how toclean wicker furnitureto gain extra years from your pieces.
We also share easy ways to restore and refresh worn-out wicker pieces.
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What is Wicker?
Some wicker-style furniture is also made from synthetic materials, like resins.
Next, add these strategies for wicker furniture care to your cleaning routine.
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Then wash the wicker with a soft brush and soapy water mixed with 1 or 2 teaspoons of ammonia.
Rinse well and let the piece dry outside in the sun.
you’ve got the option to also use a toothbrush to clean tricky spots.
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If you make vacuuming and dusting part of your regular cleaning routine, your wicker should remain fairly pristine.
Furniture made from synthetic wicker materials can also often withstand being hosed down.
After cleaning, double-check to let your wicker dry well before covering it to help prevent mildewing.
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Place wicker furniture in the sun to dry or use a fan to speed up dry time.
Routinely Check for Damage
Occasionally inspect your wicker to identify any snags or broken pieces.
Readour guide to painting wickerand learn which paint is best for wicker furniture.
it’s possible for you to adapt this technique for painting wicker baskets, too.
Don’t attempt to freshen up your antique wicker with paintthis will significantly reduce its value.
Instead embrace the worn spots as reminders of generations past who enjoyed the wicker as much as you do.
