How to Preserve Outdoor Wicker Furniture?

Woven garden furniture lasts far longer with four straightforward habits: regular cleaning with mild soapy water, keeping it dry and off wet ground, shading it from prolonged sun and covering or storing it properly through winter. This guide starts by helping you identify whether you own natural rattan or synthetic resin wicker, since the care differs considerably, then works through cleaning method, the products and tools that cause damage, annual sealing for natural fibres, and frame and foot checks for synthetic sets. We also cover cushion storage, why breathable vented covers beat plastic sheeting in a British winter, and the spring inspection that catches small problems before they spread....