Everyone has different preferences and tastes and that is reflected in the furniture sets they buy for their home and garden. That also means there will be a range of different materials found in every home, from timber and rattan, to iron and aluminum, with various combinations also available. Maintenance will play a big role in maximizing their value and longevity, which is why we’ve put together 4 tips for cleaning garden furniture so you can get the most from your purchase.
PE WICKER GARDEN FURNITURE
Daily cleaning
Due to the waterproof and dust-proof properties of PE，it means that the PE wicker furniture only requires normal cleaning materials to keep it in good shape.
You can either use washing-up liquid or dishwashing detergent as a rattan garden furniture cleaner. As with cleaning timber garden furniture, it’s a very simple process of using warm water and a small amount of detergent/washing-up liquid and wiping down the surface with a sponge or soft sponge. While this is fine for white plastic furniture sets, you should keep bleach to a minimum on items that are colored, otherwise you run the risk of dulling or even removing the color coating.You can also use a toothbrush to get into the weaves of the rattan to remove more stubborn debris or dirt, but be careful not to work the area too vigorously.
After you have finished furniture cleaning your plastic garden sets you can also add some car wax to create a water-resistant layer to minimize the appearance of future dirt.
The beauty of the furniture cover
Aside from the cleaning aspect, another good tip is to use the rattan garden furniture covers for ongoing protection. The properties of PE wicker provide it with a certain level of protection but in furniture form, it can only withstand certain levels of rain, wind and snow without additional help. These weatherproof garden furniture covers can last for years, keeping the furniture shielded from the elements and also meaning it can be left in place in the garden without having to be removed off-season.
Cleaning out crevices and corners
While wiping down the arms, legs and seating areas of rattan garden furniture is a relatively straightforward job, you may be stuck on how to get into the crevices and corners of the seating area. The most simple way to clean rattan chairs and garden sofa sets is to use a vacuum and brush attachment. This will get into those hard to reach areas to clean up small pieces of food and dust that settles into the nooks of the chair.
