Take Care Of Your Wicker Garden Furniture | wickerchina

Wicker garden furniture has become more and more popular among common families recently. Almost every family has wicker furniture sets.

As everybody knows that wicker garden furniture is made from reed, rattan, cane or other paper fiber materials. The lightweight look of wicker has become a classic symbol of the beach and summer. Wicker garden furniture is delicate and can become moldy or warped if exposed to inclement weather. Care for wicker  garden furniture in a right way can preserve its natural beauty.

Step 1:

Avoid exposing your wicker garden furniture to the elements, including not only rain but extremely humid conditions. The moisture in the air can cause mold to grow on the caning. Put your wicker furniture sets in an enclosed sunroom or bring it inside overnight if you use it on an outside deck.

Step 2:

Use a damp, soft cloth with a mild dish detergent, if needed, to clean your wicker garden furniture. Pieces that are made from paper fibre wicker should never be immersed in water. Read the care tags on all new  wicker garden furniture if you are not sure about the material content of your wicker garden furniture.

Step 3:

Dust your wicker pieces regularly, especially if you use them in a sunny location. A vacuum cleaner  with a soft brush is an ideal way to dust wicker. Use a soft paintbrush or toothbrush to get dirt and dust out of small crevices.

Step 4:

Remove mold or mildew from wicker garden furniture with a solution of bleach and water. Allow the piece to air-dry on a windy day. It may take 2 to 3 days before a chair or table is dry enough to use again.

Step 5:

Extend the life of wicker chairs by using seat cushions. The cushions can help protect the seat and also add color to your room. Use a measuring tape to determine what size cushion you need to buy.

Step 6:

Store your wicker garden furniture in an area that is not too dry and not too humid. The woven strands can snap if they dry out. Cover the wicker garden furniture so it will not get dirty and dusty over the winter.

Step 7:

Take damaged wicker garden furniture to a repair person who specializes in re-weaving wicker. He will know how to replace broken or missing strands without causing further damage to the item.

 

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Can you use a regular stapler for upholstering?

I want to upholster a built in bench and some seat cushions on a wicker furniture set. can i just use a regular stapler, or is there a special kind?

You will need a staple gun of some sort- they have them at any hardware store and are not very expensive (I bought one when I was poor and in college and wasn't upset about the price even then!). Make sure you get one that uses staples that are long enough for your project, as they come in several different sizes, and remember to buy staples when you buy the gun!

The more traditional styles have a lever that points back like this one:
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But I like this newer style where the lever goes forward like this one, as it's easier to squeeze, especially if you're using it repeatedly:
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wicker furniture?

My daughter bought a wicker set to be used outside her home. Has a dark finish on the set, and comes with a red puffy cushion on the loveseat. 2 chairs, loveseat and a table. Is there any reason she can't use this in her yard? She thought maybe there was some kind of spray that might waterproof it for use in the yard. What would you suggest?

Or, would she be better off putting the whole set on her porch? There is a metal roof over the porch, tho 3 sides are open.

I would most definetly put it under roof. Wicker splits very easily when it get wet. If she paints it she would have to spray it in order to get in all the cracks and crevices of the wicker. She should also never, never, leave wicker out in the winter time as it gets brittle and cracks and splits and then she is out the money.I learned the hard way about wicker. I have two sets.