How to Care for Rattan: Professional Care Advice
Introduction
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Rattan furniture is often appreciated for its natural look and the durability it provides. Often used for interiors as well as for exterior decoration, rattan requires additional care and concern to look and stay beautiful and strong. The detailed guidelines, by which rattan should be cared, for presuppose that it needs to be protected from direct sunlight, properly humidity and cleaned from time to time.
1. How to Keep Your Rattan in Good Condition?
Rattan furniture is particularly notable for its refined and complex patterns and contributes to a comfortable atmosphere. To ensure it maintains its ability to add value to the space for several years, it is crucial to consider the right care procedures.
· Reduce Exposure to Sunlight
This is because prolonged exposure to direct sunshine can easily harm rattan pieces. Fibers dry and become fragile under UV radiation, which might crack. To prevent this, place your rattan furniture in areas that will be shielded from direct sunlight when placed outdoors or use curtains and blinds for indoor use. It will also help the furniture to age evenly if it is occasionally repositioned in different positions along the room.
· Appropriate Heating
Similarly to extremely dry conditions, the high level of humidity is unfavourable for rattan as well. Rattan furniture should not be placed in areas with high humidity level and do not expose the furniture to heat such as radiator or fire. This will prevent the swelling and contraction of the fibres to an extreme point where they become weak and break off.
2. Daily Rattan Furniture Maintenance
To prevent your rattan furniture from getting dirty and damaged over time, ensure that it is cleaned daily. When Rattan products are included as part of the homeowner’s daily maintenance, they have a longer life expectancy and a better appearance as well.
· Dusting
It's important to clean rattan furniture frequently since dust stiffens and sticks to the weave. Dust should be gently wiped using a soft brush or microfiber cloth without applying pressure. For the small crevices of even more complex designs, one might need to use a toothbrush or a soft-bristled brush.
· Cleaning
Warm water and a light detergent may deep-clean the filter. Wash it with a soft cloth, just rubbing gently against the surfaces. Another thing that needs to be remembered is that rattan is highly absorbent and one should not drench it in water, a piece of damp cloth will suffice. Finally, remove any soap residue with a clean dry cloth.
3. Protecting Rattan Furniture: Should Rattan be Oiled?
There is a controversy among professionals on whether to oil rattan furniture. Some advise oiling from time to time to prevent the rattan from drying up while others claim that this often results in dirt accumulation and produces a grimy surface. However, if you want to oil your rattan you should use a furniture oil appropriate for natural fiber and it should be applied gently so that it can be easily absorbed into the material without leaving an oily film.
Another relatively widely recommended way of protecting rattan is the use of sealants that are intended for rattan or wicker furniture. These products help in the conservation of oils found in the rattan material, and at the same time protect it from moisture damage. It is also important to always make a spot test over an area that is not very conspicuous in case the product changes the color of the material.
4. Conclusion
Maintaining rattan furniture is therefore more about setting the right conditions, frequent cleaning and proper care products for the natural components part of the furniture. If you adhere to these tips, your rattan pieces will become an elegant and enduring part of your home. So it is always advisable to prevent such disasters from happening in the first place to keep your rattan furniture in perfect shape for as long as possible.
