Cleaning Stained Wicker Furniture

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Cleaning stained wicker furniture.

To clean real wicker furniture the process of cleaning natural wicker isn t that much different. Cleaning indoor wicker furniture first remove dust from the furniture by vacuuming it with a dust attachment. Paints and varnishes will prevent the transparent wood stain from penetrating the wicker surface. Wet a clean sponge or brush with the bleach mixture then wipe down the furniture.

When white plastic ages it can yellow. A good quality vacuum will suck quite a bit of the dust from it instantly making it look better. If your furniture gets to this stage you override the abrasives ban and use a mildly abrasive cleaner. For oil based spills apply an absorbent such as cornstarch and then remove it with a straight edge.

How to spot clean wicker furniture create a soapy solution of two to three cups of water and a few drops of dish soap. Once clean use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe up excess soap. Sunbrella a major manufacturer of outdoor fabrics recommends these steps to remove a stain. Apply the transparent wood stain using a natural bristle paint brush.

Use a toothbrush to gently scrub the spot clean. Blot don t rub liquid spills with a clean dry cloth. With reed wicker use a slightly wet cloth and some soap or detergent but be careful if your wicker has been painted because the water may strip it off. In a large bucket dilute mild soap in warm water until it barely suds.

Wicker pieces need a more thorough cleaning once or twice a year. Bear in mind that you ll have to be gentle with the brushes to prevent fraying and splintering and allow for extra dry time as the wicker will absorb the water you used to clean. Transparent oil based stain is a good choice if you are starting with unfinished or nude wicker furniture. To aid in the process point a box fan at the.

Let the bleach mixture set for 5 to 10 minutes then. To prevent this wash down plastic tables and chairs with a mild all purpose cleaner the same one you use for vinyl floors indoors or for washing walls. With synthetic wicker you can take your furniture outside and spray it with your hose and apply some light detergent or tackle it indoors with a bucket and cloth. Scrub the stains until they disappear or won t fade anymore.