By: Wacky Brown

Many homeowners are fond of the unique and nostalgic appeal of wicker furniture, but shy away from actually buying them because the thought of cleaning them can be taxing. Don’t stop yourself from buying these stylish pieces because you got the same impression. Cleaning wicker is a breeze. Take a look at the following tips.

Your Tools

Some simple cleaning tools are just around the house to help you clean even the remote corners and gaps of your furniture. These include toothbrush, paint brush, bristle brush, and a dowel. Don’t forget the vacuum cleaner and the dry cloth.

The Cleaning Process

You have to remove all the dust first. Use a vacuum cleaner with a dust brush attachment. After dusting, mix a cleaning solution from two tablespoons of ammonia and a gallon of water. Do away with strong cleaning agents, as they will only affect the finish of the material.

Control the use of water. Don’t let the furniture stay wet for too long to prevent them from drying into a quite distorted figure. Use a hose when rinsing so the water will reach the gaps and cracks. Dry them with cloth that easily absorbs water.

Maintaining Your Furniture

Maintaining wicker is actually easier than cleaning them. Dust them regularly; make it easier by using a vacuum cleaner or a fine brush. When someone spills something onto your furniture, clean them up immediately, as wicker absorbs liquid easily. Use a simple soap and water solution.

You can use wicker furnishings outdoor, but put them in an area away from the sun. Finally, eliminate mildews and molds using a bleach solution.

A set of wicker furniture pieces adds appeal to your patio or garden setup. Don’t be afraid of owning them just because you think they’re difficult to clean. Browse our catalog and contact us if you want to   find items that don’t require high maintenance.

By: Wacky Brown

If your design style is leaning toward the beautifully odd, gently worn, and subtly masculine, then wicker furniture can work for you.

Woven furnishings don’t have to remind you of grandma’s house. You can use these classic woven materials in completely modern ways. Manufactured using the latest techniques and materials, newer woven pieces can stand up to the challenges of modern times.

Woven furniture pieces that offer a relaxed, luxurious feel include sea grass chairs around a farmhouse table, rattan stools in front of a bar, and wicker storage boxes at the base of a plush bed. These make the space feel more casual even with other formal furnishings around, encouraging you to stay a while.

Working with Woven Furniture

These pieces work with all styles, and you can easily blend them with your existing design. In contemporary settings, woven stools balance out sharp angles and add color to clean spaces.

Woven furniture also creates different environments. Darker woven pieces create an exotic plantation feel. Paired with cream-colored cushions, dark woven wingbacks exude a relaxed yet elegant look. Dark woven chairs also work in smaller spaces, or areas with deeper tones. They can also stand alone when paired with an upholstered ottoman.

Putting together a bunch of wicker furnishings inspires a Bohemian-Celtic space. Cushions with bright patterns, tablecloths and pillows on vintage woven pieces can offer a fun and inviting space.

Textiles can also help disguise and protect damaged woven furniture. Vintage wicker tends to snap and it’s wise add textiles to solve this problem. Pairing vintage woven pieces with modern furnishings, accessories, and textiles make them refreshing to look at.

For more woven furniture you can work with, call us at (317) 852-5180 or fill out our contact form.