Outdoor wicker furniture is a beautiful complement to your Northern Virginia deck, patio, or landscape, but requires some maintenance to keep its beauty and durability. Wicker furniture can trap dust and dirt in its weaving, but can be easily cleaned. Use an outdoor vacuum to remove dust and a dry, soft-bristled paint brush to get between the gaps in the wicker weave and loosen any remaining dirt.
Wicker furniture can also be wiped with a damp cloth, but be sure not to overwet the wicker. Wicker is pliable and easily damaged when wet, so it needs to dry as soon as it is cleaned and can be easily damaged if hosed down or allowed to get too wet.
Regular cleaning of your wicker furniture should be performed every few weeks to keep your wicker clean and strong. Wicker can be affected by wind and rain, specifically moisture. While some humidity is beneficial, wicker must be given a chance to fully dry after wiping with a damp cloth.
For more information on outdoor wicker furniture care and how wicker can complement your Herndon, Oakton, or Leesburg deck, contact Deck Doctor LLC, the Northern Virginia deck specialist. Deck Doctor operates in deck design, repair, and construction, making it a full service complete deck specialist.
