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Cleaning Tip of the Day
The thought of cleaning wicker furniture can be daunting to someone unfamiliar with it, but cleaning wicker is easy.
Remove dust with a damp cloth. Incredibly soft microfiber cloths are great for this purpose. As a general cleaner, mix 1 part liquid dish soap with 8 parts warm water. With a sponge or soft cloth, wipe down the object. Rinse with a garden hose.
To remove mildew or mold, add one cup of white vinegar to the solution. Then, use a toothbrush to gently scrub the stubborn spots.
A combination of half-and-half bleach and water is good to apply to stained areas.
After the wicker is totally dry, apply shellac or tung oil as a sealant using a paintbrush.
Maintain the cleaned wicker by dusting frequently. Then wipe with lemon oil or furniture polish.
Author Marilyn Pokorney
Copyright Marilyn Pokorney 2021
