The properties and decorations that exist in the house are very diverse in shape and basic materials. Starting from large to small, simple to very intricate and detailed, some are even very easy to find to antique and old ones. The basic materials for making furniture and property at home also vary, from wood, rattan, sofas, to iron, concrete, garments, etc. How to care for all the furniture, of course, varies depending on the material it is made of.

Caring for the Properties of Rattan

If you know, the property of rattan is very often a mainstay of home decorating. Possible reasons are the artistic value of the webbing, and the uniqueness that is presented. But not many people know about how to care for it, so that it is always in good condition and new. Then what are the tricks for cleaning rattan furniture?

Rattan furniture structures usually consist of wicker with narrow slit details. It is in this gap that usually the dust will nest, making the furniture dull. The most practical way that can be done is by using a vacuum cleaner with a hairy tip. Keep in mind that never press the surface of the furniture too hard as this can cause scratching or even loosening of the webbing. If the vacuum cleaner is deemed ineffective and you feel unsatisfied with the unclean details of the rattan, you can use a toothbrush to clean between the rattan furniture. Make sure the toothbrush you use still has good bristles.

Usually, there will be fibers on rattan woven from old wooden furniture. Whether you realize it or not, you may have pulled out the peeled part. If you have done it before, you should not do it again because it will damage other parts later. The most appropriate way to do this is by cutting or cutting the peeling fibers starting from the base. If you want to wash it, you can use detergent. Detergent powder or dish soap will be very effective for cleaning synthetic rattan furniture. The method is quite easy, you only need to sprinkle detergent on several parts of the furniture. Next, spray the furniture and rinse until all of the soap residue is gone. For natural rattan furniture, just use a cloth dampened in detergent water. The next step, which is to wipe all parts of the furniture. It should be noted that the cloth should not be too wet.

When you have finished washing it, the most important thing you have to do is dry the furniture completely. This is very important because rattan has the potential to be exposed to mold due to humidity. You can use sunlight, a fan, or even a hairdryer to dry it.

You also have to do termite eradication which can make the rattan porous quickly. You can use camphor, by melting and spraying it on rattan furniture, termites will never come and damage your rattan construction. If you need to make the color of the rattan look normal, you can coat it with wax or melamine. It’s easy, just spray the two materials all over the surface of the furniture. As a result, your rattan will look very beautiful and come back like new.