How to clean garden furniture: technologies and selection of cleaning products
Artificial rattan furniture is not only beautiful, but also environmentally friendly and safe. It will decorate a garden, an open terrace, will suit the interior of a kitchen or a restaurant room. It will allow you to comfortably and cozily equip any corner for recreation, tea drinking.
- Synthetic material looks no different from natural.
- Presented in a wider range of colors, which is liked by buyers.
- Does not require special care, certain storage conditions.
The shape of furniture made of artificial vine can be very different. This allows you to make individual elements and entire sets in the classic, rustic style, “eco”, country, minimalism.
Benefits to be aware of
The first advantage of wicker sets is functionality. After all, such chairs, tables, sofas are suitable for home interiors, exteriors, as well as the equipment of open terraces, lounge areas in restaurants, coastal cafes. With their help, you can comfortably equip the dining area, a place of rest and leisure indoors or outdoors.
The second reason to choose wicker furniture made of artificial rattan will be durability:
- the material is not afraid of the sun, precipitation, temperature fluctuations;
- retains its strength, aesthetic appearance even after exposure to moisture, ultraviolet light;
- can be used outdoors for 10 years and longer.
The advantages include hygiene, ease of use, easy care. You will not have problems with cleaning dirt, bacteria. You can wash sofas, tables, chairs right outside under the pressure of clean water.
Please note! A significant advantage is the affordable cost. The price of such products is many times lower, while the quality of manufacturing remains at the top.
Unlike natural material, artificial vine can be selected by color, texture. Thereby emphasize the peculiarity of the interior, exterior of the outdoor area. Purchase furniture suitable in shape and color for a particular design of patio, lounge area, terrace, room.
HOW TO STORE FAUX RATTAN FURNITURE IN WINTER
Before storing sofas and armchairs, they need to be prepared. First wash off dust, sand, dirt from the legs, seat and backrests, and then dry the furniture completely. If there are covers, they need to be washed. It is better to store garden furniture in a closed room, ideally in a special cover.
If all the conditions are met, then spring cleaning of rattan furniture is to remove the cover and wipe the seat and back with a damp cloth.
But what if for some reason you did not have time to wash the furniture in the fall or it had to be stored outdoors and sofas and armchairs got dirty? We deal with each case separately.
HOW TO CLEAN DIRT AND DUST FROM A WICKER SOFA
First clean the furniture from small debris with a vacuum cleaner. For this purpose, an attachment with bristles for hard furniture will come in handy. Also suitable brush with a soft long pile – such are often used for shoes.
If there is dried dirt and grass on the sofa and chairs from last season, it can be soaked and washed off with water. The fastest and most reliable way – take the furniture outdoors and go over them with a high-pressure washer, for example, Kercher. Do not worry – furniture made of artificial rattan such a shower will not hurt. Wicker fabric is very durable.
A steam cleaner will also come in handy – it is suitable for deep cleaning of the wicker.
If there is no such opportunity, an ordinary sponge and any detergent will do.
After washing, you need to collect excess moisture with a towel and leave the furniture under a canopy or in the shade until it dries completely.
HOW TO CLEAN FAUX RATTAN FURNITURE FROM GREASE STAINS
1. If you find a greasy film or dried splashes on your sofa or armchair, wipe the dirt with a soapy solution. You can use regular laundry soap, dishwashing detergent or glass cleaner.
2. Rinse off the foam with a sponge and clean water. Dry the furniture.
HOW TO REMOVE STUBBORN STAINS FROM WICKER FURNITURE
In the process of use, you can miss the appearance of splashes and stains on furniture and discover them only when preparing for the new season. What to do.
Splashes from wine, oil can be easily removed with any dishwashing detergent or soap solution.
Dried paint or varnish can be removed with a solvent. Just check that it does not destroy polymers!
Iodine stains are more difficult to remove, but also realistic – wipe the dirt with a stain remover for synthetics. The same method will be useful to remove traces of marker.
HOW TO CLEAN UPHOLSTERED CUSHIONS ON FURNITURE
Wicker rattan furniture often comes with soft cushions. In proven manufacturers, the cushions have removable covers – it is enough to remove them and put them in the washing machine.
If the covers are not removable, first remove the cushions and vacuum them from all sides. a brush with a soft pile will do. Did you find any stains on the fabric? Try using a special upholstery and carpet cleaner. Follow the instructions carefully and first test the product on a small piece on the back of the cushion.
HOW NOT TO CLEAN WICKER FURNITURE
Refuse to use products with coarse abrasives – they can scratch the coating and worsen the appearance of the product.
Also do not use very aggressive chemicals with chlorine – the furniture can get stained and change color.
Another taboo is mechanical cleaning with a metal brush and knife, such a rough procedure is likely to damage the coating and paint.
RATTAN FURNITURE CARE: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
To sofas and armchairs made of artificial rattan for a long time remain like new, it is enough to follow simple recommendations for operation:
- regularly wipe the furniture with a damp cloth or sponge, so that dust does not accumulate;
- avoid harsh abrasives;
- keep furniture away from barbecue, fire, do not put hot objects on it;
- avoid getting on the surface of acid, strong solvents
Now you know how to put furniture in order after winter storage and how to maintain its appearance during the warm season. But you do realize that it all takes time and certain knowledge not to spoil the surface. That’s why we advise you to contact our cleaning company and order cleaning services from our specialists.