Wicker made from either woven rattan, reed cane or a paper fiber material makes for excellent lightweight furniture. Giving typical outdoors feeling chaise lounges made from wicker spell summer time magic. Wicker chaise lounges are delicate and can be easily molded if exposed to weather without proper protection. So you need to be careful with its upkeep to preserve the natural beauty of wicker.
You would need to clean wicker properly. This is best done by using soft, damp cloth with a mild dish detergent. Chaise lounges made of paper fiber wicker should never be dipped in water. At best simply dust them regularly, more so if they are kept in sunny or dusty locations. You can do this by using either a vacuum cleaner or a soft toothbrush.
Remove and signs of mold or mildew immediately you spot it. You can use a solution of bleach and water and allow it to air-dry. Sometimes it takes up to 3 days for the recliner to be fully dry and used again. You can use covers and cushions for wicker chaise lounges. This will extend the life of the wicker chaise lounge.
Not only would the seating be protected but will also look cool and chic. Store wicker recliners when not in use properly. Woven strands have a tendency to snap if they are too dry. It is also best cover the furniture during winter. Damaged wicker furniture is reparable and missing strands can be mended.
