Tips for Caring for Rattan Furniture

A lot of people have rattan furniture in their home. Here are some of the things that you can do to take good care of your rattan sofa. 

Clean it gently: Dust your furniture regularly using a cloth that is soft.  You don’t have to use furniture polish but if you want to use it, do so sparingly.  Don’t ever use abrasive cleaners or paint thinners to clean cane or wicker.

Dry your rattan sofa when it’s wet well – You can use a cloth that’s damp with a mild cleaner for furniture can be used, however don’t soak your furniture. If the furniture becomes too saturated, dry it outdoors with the sun if you can.  That natural material is going to generally return to the shape it was, so don’t bend it while it’s wet.

Immediately treat mildew – If you see mold or mildew starting to form, use a solution of soapy water and strong bleach for cleaning the area that’s affected. You then have to dry it outside in the sun.

Vacuum your furniture using your brush attachment – Your brush attachment can be used on furniture crevices and woven panels. You can also use a brush that is dry that has medium bristles.

Lift your furniture when you’re moving it – In order to avoid splitting your fibers, don’t drag the furniture.

Protect your cane furniture feet – This can be done with rubber stoppers or felt pads

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