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Care & Maintenance Of Outdoor Synthetic Rattan Furniture

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It is now famous for having outdoor synthetic rattan furniture in its outdoor living areas. But just like any other type of furniture, you have adequate care and maintenance to ensure the furniture lasts long.

The care and maintenance of outdoor synthetic rattan furniture are pretty straightforward. Use mild soap and water and a soft brush to clean your furniture at least once a year. With proper storage, you can add to the longevity of your outdoor synthetic rattan furniture pieces.

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Care & Cleaning Your Outdoor Synthetic Rattan Furniture

The first thing people want to know when they think about the care and maintenance of rattan furniture is how they should clean it.

Do not use harsh chemicals in cleaning rattan furniture.
Do not use harsh chemicals to clean rattan furniture.

One of the most important things you do not want to use on your synthetic rattan furniture is harsh chemicals; harsh chemicals can change the color of the synthetic rattan.

We recommend that you clean your synthetic rattan furniture with soapy water. Use a mild detergent such as dishwashing liquid, a soft brush, and a cloth.

Gently brush the dirt off your furniture using the soapy water, then wipe it with a cloth. Remember that your outdoor synthetic furniture is still 100% handwoven. That is why you do not want to be rough with it, as it could damage your handwoven weave.

Also, do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach or other drying agents. The reason is that this is a synthetic or plastic rattan, and the harsh chemicals could damage the color.

Once you have washed your outdoor synthetic rattan furniture with soapy water, use a soft brush and cloth, then you can rinse it with water and allow it to dry.

We recommend that you wash your outdoor synthetic rattan furniture on a sunny day. This way, the furniture will dry quickly in the sun.

Never use a bleach solution to wash your cushions and pillow covers. The bleach will die the fabric, so you will probably need to replace your cushions. Only clean your cushions when you need to. That is because a lot of the outdoor fabric has a protector on it to help protect it from the elements such as sun and water. If you wash your cushions too much, it could also damage the material on the furniture.

Maintaining Your Synthetic Rattan Furniture

There are many things that you can do to help to maintain your outdoor synthetic rattan furniture. You can flip your cushions on your outdoor synthetic rattan furniture just like any other piece of furniture.

One of the best ways to maintain your outdoor synthetic rattan furniture is to bring it inside during the months you are not using it.

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Leaving your rattan furniture outside could destroy your furniture. The moisture from rain, snow, and humidity creates mold and mildew in the wicker crevices, causing the furniture to sag or lose shape.

In particular, if you live in a cold climate that gets snow, we recommend bringing the furniture indoors during the colder winter months.

Never store synthetic rattan furniture or wrap it in plastic when wet. If it is moist, it could damage the furniture or grow mold.

If you can cover the furniture with a covering that will allow it to breathe when it is in storage, this will help ensure that mold will not grow, and it will help protect your furniture.

If you do not have a location to store your outdoor synthetic rattan furniture during the cold winter months, you can leave it outside during the winter. Good quality outdoor synthetic rattan is tested to withstand all weather conditions.

If you will leave your synthetic outdoor rattan furniture outside during the winter months, the best thing to do is bring the cushions inside and cover your outdoor furniture. It will help to protect not only your cushions but also the outdoor synthetic rattan.

Choosing The Right Outdoor Synthetic Rattan Furniture Covers

Covering your outdoor furniture could help in increasing longevity.
Covering your outdoor furniture could help in increasing longevity.

Supposedly, you will leave your synthetic outdoor rattan furniture outside during winter. In that case, you can help increase the longevity of your furniture by choosing the right furniture cover.

Selecting the Right Outdoor Synthetic Rattan Furniture Covers

Protecting your outdoor synthetic rattan furniture is crucial for prolonging its life and maintaining its aesthetic appeal. In this section, we will guide you through selecting the right covers for your synthetic rattan furniture.

These covers are essential for safeguarding your furniture against the elements, be it rain, sun, or dust. We’ll discuss the key factors, including material quality, size, weatherproof features, and ease of use.

This guide aims to help you find covers that fit perfectly and offer optimal protection, ensuring that your outdoor furniture remains as inviting and stylish as the day you bought it. Whether you have a single chair or a complete set, you’ll learn how to choose covers that are both functional and complementary to your outdoor decor.

Here are things that you can do in selecting the correct cover for your outdoor synthetic rattan furniture:

Choose the correct size –

Your outdoor synthetic rattan cover should fit precisely on your furniture. It should not be too big so that it will flop around in the wind. If it does flop around in the wind, it is likely that it will eventually tear or even damage the corners of the furniture.

Tie around furniture legs –

Your outdoor synthetic rattan furniture cover should also be long enough so that you can tie it around the furniture legs.

Use a UV-resistant cover –

The cover should also be UV-resistant as this will help protect the furniture from the sun’s rays. Even during the harsh winter months, the sun rays can also be strong and the sun rays can damage or fade the color of your furniture.

The cover should allow furniture to breathe –

Do not cover the furniture to the ground so the air can get in. Let the furniture breathe. Having your furniture breathe in storage is an essential part of helping to maintain your furniture and ensuring the furniture remains dry during storage.

Outdoor synthetic rattan furniture is designed to be easy to care for and in all kinds of climates. That is one of the reasons why it continues to be a popular type of outdoor furniture.

Good quality outdoor synthetic rattan furniture uses synthetic rattan, which has undergone careful testing to ensure that the synthetic rattan material can last long-term in an outdoor setting. Even though the furniture can survive a long time in an outdoor environment, there are things you can do to care for and maintain your synthetic rattan furniture to ensure it will last a long time.

If you want to see how Mondoro can help you manufacture high-quality outdoor synthetic rattan furniture – we would love to talk to you to see how we can help you.

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Can You Paint Plastic Rattan Or Faux Rattan Furniture?

The short answer is that you should not paint your plastic or faux rattan furniture. The plastic or faux rattan material is not made or manufactured to be painted. If you paint on your plastic or faux rattan furniture, the paint will eventually peel and crack; the painting could also damage the furniture.

You can learn more by reading Can You Paint Plastic Rattan Or Faux Rattan Furniture? by clicking here.

Buying Guide For Outdoor Furniture Fabrics, What You Need To Know

Your choice of outdoor fabric for your outdoor furniture collection will make a difference in how long the material will last. There are ten key points to consider when making your outdoor fabric selection. Proper maintenance and care will also help expand the fabric’s life cycle.

By clicking here you can learn more by reading our blog Buying Guide For Outdoor Furniture Fabrics, What You Need To Know by clicking here.

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