Both rattan and wooden garden furniture are highly durable to leave out in the open, no matter what the weather condition and the time of year. However, outside the garden season, it’s good to safeguard the furniture from bird droppings, dust, and dirt with a quality garden furniture cover. This can lead to damage over time. In addition, rattan is often subject to water damage from drips from rain or snow. Wooden furniture can sustain mildew, the slow rotting growth of fungi on its surface, and decay can cause the finish on wooden outdoor furniture to turn a dark grey color, gradually wearing away at the timber surface and causing it to deteriorate.
In order to keep your rattan garden furniture looking as good as new and extend its lifespan, you should clean the pieces regularly using a garden hose. Make sure you hose each piece by hand, so you don’t damage the weave and to ensure that all the loose bits are removed before you hose. For hard-to-reach areas, like the tops of sofa seats and sofa cushions, use a caddy. It will prevent any ruined or damaged pieces from getting lost.
As well as keeping your rattan garden furniture and garden cushions looking as good as new, they’re also the perfect solution for conservatories, patios, and sunrooms. The natural resins in rattan make it ideal for covering decks and splashbacks. They are also waterproof, so they’ll keep your outdoor furniture dry on summer days and keep those lovely wooden outdoor chairs and tables looking as stunning as ever. If you’re planning to install rattan garden furniture outside, seal the stems and leave them exposed to the elements. This won’t just provide protection against the elements; it will enhance the aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space too.
When it comes to cleaning your rattan garden furniture, you’ll need to use a soft-bristled brush with mild soap and water. Make sure the bristles of the brush are long enough not to damage the weave but short enough to clean all the areas. Be careful when using soaps or blushes, as they may be too harsh. You can use a mixture of soap and water or a liquid detergent. Any combination will do, so choose the product according to your taste and condition.
Rattan is an excellent material because it combines good heat insulation properties with a unique and very distinctive weave. This unique weave makes rattan extremely durable and resistant against both rain and moisture, making it a great choice for storing and transporting. In addition to being highly resistant to moisture, rattan is very easy to maintain. Wipe down the weave regularly to keep the furniture in tip-top condition.