How to Clean Outdoor Wicker
Whether your outdoor wicker is made of reed, paper fibre, or even bamboo, it can become dirty over time. Luckily, cleaning wicker is simple and takes little time as it needs be done quickly and efficiently. With four easy steps anyone can have beautiful, clean wicker.
- Dust the wicker furniture. Using a duster such as a feather duster or a vacuum duster attachment, run it over the wicker carefully to remove any debris. You can also use a soft cloth. Be sure to dust the top, bottom, sides, and legs of the wicker furniture.
- Wash the wicker furniture. Using a mild soap and water, wash the wicker furniture making sure to clean the entire piece. You can use a soft cloth, a sponge, or a cleaning brush to scrub the furniture. To get into the small crevices that are extra dirty try using a toothbrush or Q-tips. Because water is known to damage wicker, work quickly using minimal water and wash a single piece of wicker furniture at a time from dusting to drying.
- Rinse the wicker furniture. Place the wicker piece into a bathtub and spray it down with the shower attachment. Another option is to rinse it outside using the hose. If you use a hose with a spray adjuster, use the shower option or an option that cleans well without being overly harsh. Be sure to quickly rinse the wicker furniture down quickly to avoid excess exposure to water. However, do a thorough rinse job in order to wash away all soap residue.
- Dry the wicker furniture. Use a dry towel and wipe down the wicker piece. Make sure you wipe in the cracks of the wicker to soak up all the water. You can also use a blow dryer and switching from the cold to the hot setting every 30 seconds, run it a foot away from the wicker until dried.