Rattan furniture is made of a natural and usually woven material, which can make cleaning, care and painting difficult. It is therefore important to use the right means and choose the correct measures.
Cleaning and care
Although it seems difficult to clean and maintain rattan furniture at the same time, it can be done very easily. Only a few steps are necessary. The following instructions show how to do it:
Step 1
A mixture of around 100 milliliters of linseed oil, a spoonful of turpentine and ten liters of warm water is mixed so that an emulsion is created.
Step 2
The emulsion is spread on the furniture with a lint-free cloth so that it can penetrate into the cracks. On the one hand, dirt is removed and on the other hand, the oil protects the wicker furniture.
Step 3
Once the entire furniture has been rubbed with the mixture, it should be rinsed with cold water. This will remove excess emulsion.
The chair, armchair or table can then be lightly rubbed again with a dry cloth. As a rule, however, it is sufficient to let the piece of furniture air dry. It is therefore best to carry out the measure on a warm and dry day.
Tip:
For heavier dirt, 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 has no effect, it can be brushed and vacuumed before damp cleaning. Dry contaminants are removed so that less has to be removed during subsequent wet cleaning.
When cleaning with a damp cloth, not only a cloth or a brush can be used. Higher water pressure is also possible. You can either use a garden hose with an adjustable nozzle or a high-pressure cleaner with variable pressure.
Refresh and Protect
If you want to maintain the color and protection of the rattan furniture, it should be refreshed regularly. The easiest and quickest way to freshen up is to use spray. Colorless rattan care and protection can be used without any problems. The only important thing is that the piece of furniture has been thoroughly cleaned beforehand and is completely dry. Old paint, varnish and stain should also be removed.
Paint
When painting rattan furniture with color, the process is also comparatively easy - 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
Sanding with fine sandpaper optimally prepares the surface to accept the protection and coloring agents.
Staining
First apply the stain with a soft brush. This measure prepares the natural material well for the following treatment.
Painting
When the stain is completely dry - you should pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions - the varnish can be applied. Spraying the paint on is comparatively easy, but carries the risk of finding thicker layers of paint in recesses. Painting is therefore usually the better choice. You should choose a brush that has long and soft bristles.
Multiple applications
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 must be coated or sprayed. This can ensure that all strands are covered and complete protection is guaranteed.
Tip:
Spraying can definitely make sense. However, quick and even movements must be carried out. It can therefore help to practice on other objects first.
