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- Annie B. Bond
- December 31, 2003
- 9:25 am
- 6 comments
The word “wicker” can mean several different kinds of materials. Did you know that? I didn’t, until I began to research the subject. Whether your wicker is vine and wood-based, or paper fibre rush, will determine how to clean it, and whether or not it can be used outdoors.
Learn about what different types of wicker require for cleaning, and what will harm it, here:
Don’t expose any wicker to the full elements, but wood-based and vine wickers thrive on covered porches, and in fact need some humidity so they don’t crack.
Wood-based and Vine Wicker
Cleaning
Wood-based can handle water, and I’ve even heard of people sending this type of
wicker (unpainted) through the car wash.
Vacuuming is a very handy way of getting dust out of the nooks and crannies.
Make sure to allow wood-based and vine wicker to completely dry before using.
Rattan Wicker
Cleaning
Use a mild soap and water (about 1 tablespoon of detergent to 1 gallon of water), and just make sure not to allow the wicker to get too wet.
Paper Fiber Wicker
Cleaning
Water can destroy paper wicker, so only clean with a damp cloth and a vacuum cleaner. Paper fiber wicker needs to be protected from all extreme elements.
Read more: Home, Non-Toxic Cleaning
By Annie B. Bond
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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+ add your ownThis is great to know cause I have two wicker book shelves. Thanks Annie.
Thanks for the article.
I have also used the shower. :-)
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I used to put my wicker chair in the shower to clean it (when I was in college). Got strange looks but a nice clean chair. :)
THANKS!
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