How to look after your rattan garden furniture


Posted May 1, 2012 by johnmartin7538

High quality made made rattan furniture has been carefully designed, created and built to give many many years of enjoyment and use. But all things need some form of care.

 
One of the reasons you chose the amazing material, manmade rattan for your garden furniture is that you had done your research. Compared with other forms of garden furniture it has such little maintenance requirements and lasts amazingly well.

Historically people who bought garden furniture bought wooden items little realizing the levels of work that would be required to look after them. Rubbing down, staining, varnishing, covering, storing. Wooden garden furniture can crack in heat and can swell during rain. It is often heavy, making it awkward and difficult to move. Due to its limitations it should be put away during the winter months to protect it from the elements.

So how to look after your rattan furniture , if you feel it needs an occasional clean it is recommended you use a pressure washer or a hose with a pressure valve on the end. Put the pressure washer to a wide setting and spray your furniture from a distance of around a metre.

If for some reason your rattan furniture has become engrained with deep down dirt then it is recommended you use a damp cloth with a bucket of warm water with a little washing up liquid. Use a soft brush to get into the grooves and between the rattan strips. After you have finished cleaning your rattan garden furniture hose down with clean water. You don’t have to have a regular cleaning schedule but only when you feel the items need a slight sprucing up.

The great thing about rattan is it is easy to maintain and it keeps its great looks AND its shape year after year.For those rattan furniture pieces that have glass such as glass covered tables it is recommended that you use a regular glass cleaner. These can be purchased from your local supermarket.

Due to the outdoor nature of the furniture cushions have been designed to have two fold advantages. On the one hand cushions are designed to look good in esither rain or sunshine. The choice of material causes the rain to bead on the surface of the cushion rather than soak. This can be given a shake to remove the rain drop lets. When you decide you would like to clean the cushions They have been designed to have removable covers. These can be removed and washed and dried before putting back on the cushions. Removable covers can be washed using a mild detergent and air dried. Rattan furnitiure is a great choice. To keep the rattan garden furniture in tip condition is an easy undertaking. This combined with the fact it is lightweight, strong, stylish, hard wearing means you will enjoy your garden furniture for years.
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Last Updated May 1, 2012