Table of contents
- Cleaning and care
- basic cleaning
- refresh and protection
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Rattan furniture is made from a natural material, usually woven, which can make cleaning, maintenance and painting difficult. It is therefore important to use the right means and choose the right measures.
Cleaning and care
Although cleaning and caring for rattan furniture may seem difficult, it can be done very easily. Only a few steps are necessary. The following guide shows how to do it:
Step 1
A mixture of about 100 milliliters of linseed oil, a spoonful of turpentine and ten liters of warm water is mixed to form an emulsion.
step 2
The emulsion is spread over the furniture with a lint-free cloth so that it can also penetrate into the cracks. On the one hand, dirt is removed and on the other hand, the oil protects the wicker furniture.
step 3
When the entire furniture has been rubbed down with the mixture, it should be rinsed with cold water. This will remove excess emulsion.
The chair, armchair or table can then be rubbed down lightly with a dry cloth. As a rule, however, it is sufficient to let the piece of furniture air dry. It is therefore advisable to carry out the measure on a warm and dry day.
Tip:
In the case of heavier soiling, it may be advisable to use a brush with soft bristles in addition to a cloth.
basic cleaning
If a piece of rattan furniture is so dirty that the solution alone is not effective, it can be brushed and vacuumed before wet cleaning. Dry dirt is removed in the process, so that less has to be removed during the subsequent wet cleaning.
When cleaning with a damp cloth, you can use more than just a cloth or a brush. A higher water pressure is also possible. A garden hose with an adjustable nozzle or a high-pressure cleaner with variable pressure can be used for this.
refresh and protection
If the color and protection of the rattan furniture should be maintained, a refresher should be carried out regularly. The easiest and quickest way to freshen up is to use a spray. Colorless rattan care and protection can be used without any problems. It is only important that the piece of furniture has been thoroughly cleaned beforehand and is completely dry. Old paint, varnish and stain should also be removed.
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When painting rattan furniture, the process is also comparatively simple - as long as the right steps are followed. These are:
Preparation
The piece of furniture should first be cleaned thoroughly and then dried thoroughly.
sanding down
Sanding with fine sandpaper optimally prepares the surface to receive the protective and coloring agents.
pickling
First apply the stain with a soft brush. This measure prepares the natural material well for the following treatment.
paint
When the stain has dried - you should pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions - the varnish can be applied. Spraying on the paint is comparatively easy, but carries the risk that thicker layers of paint will be found in depressions. Therefore, deleting is usually the better choice. A brush should be chosen that has long and soft bristles.
Multiple application
Since not all areas are usually covered with stain and varnish, different angles and different positions should be taken and taken into account. Every fiber of the rattan furniture should be brushed or sprayed. This ensures that all strands are covered and full protection is guaranteed.
Tip:
Spraying can be very useful. However, quick and even movements must be carried out. It can therefore help to practice on other objects first.
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