Indianapolis wicker furniture will always be a popular addition to a home. The blend of natural fibers and expert craftsmanship make it a perennial favorite among homeowners, regardless of whether the piece is added indoors or outdoors. Apart from the classic beauty of wicker furniture, the material itself is quite durable.
Unfortunately, even wicker furniture is susceptible to certain conditions, such as intense rays of sunshine or frigid temperatures. As such, wicker furniture owners in Indianapolis have to be groaning at the fact that the area is set to be bathed in sunlight, as reported in The Indianapolis Star:
“Sunshine will be strong Wednesday morning, giving way to some fair weather clouds by lunch time in the afternoon. A weak cold front will pass through, reinforcing the cool temperatures tonight, and keeping highs in the upper 70s and low 80s again Thursday.”
Luckily, maintaining wicker furniture isn’t overly difficult, even during the summer. It does take a little elbow grease, though, so be prepared to get some work done. However, the effort is worth it when your wicker furniture gleams like the day you bought it. With that in mind, here are a few summer maintenance tips to keep in mind:
Seek the Shade
The sun’s UV rays have a nasty habit of degrading natural materials like rattan, which is bad news for wicker furniture. If you do not need to use your furniture during the day, bring the piece(s) under the shade; preferably indoors, although a covered patio will do just as nicely. The lightweight frame of wicker furniture should make this task simple enough.
Recoat Immediately
The heat can easily cause the varnish and finishing of wicker furniture to crack. When this happens, the adverse effects of the elements are amplified. The moment you notice the varnishing of your furniture is starting to crack, have a fresh coat of varnish applied.
Apply Lemon Oil
When things go from bad to worse, the material of your furniture will begin to dry out and become brittle. You can quickly address this issue by rubbing lemon oil over the material to “hydrate” it.
By acting quickly and responsibly, you can easily extend the lifespan of your wicker furniture. In the event that you determine that a replacement is necessary, look for a trusted supplier of wicker furniture in Indianapolis like Wicker Works of Brownsburg. Experienced suppliers of wicker furniture can easily help you identify a suitable replacement.
(Source: Paul Poteet: Mostly to partly sunny today; The Indianapolis Star; July 9, 2014)