Posts Tagged ‘indoor furniture’

Low maintenance rattan conservatory furniture

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

When you have chosen your sparkling new rattan conservatory furniture, it will look fantastic and homely once set in your conservatory. Furniture that spends too much time in the sun, in warm weather, can fade quickly.

However, your rattan conservatory furniture will look wonderful, with its natural colours catching the light. When your rattan conservatory furniture needs a dusting, just take a soft muslin cloth or a soft feather duster, and wipe the rattan chairs and rattan sofas down.

A feather duster is an important tool for getting to the dust that has collected in the corners and crevices, which can be hard to get to otherwise. A soft toothbrush, or a shoe polishing brush, is ideal for removing any unwanted, stubborn marks.

Excess dirt can be ‘dabbed’ away with a damp cloth, but make sure it’s not too wet. Outdoor rattan furniture, brought out of storage, will benefit from this method of cleaning. If you have discovered a few split ends, apply glue to the affected area and bind with some tape, until the glue has had time to dry.

Rattan wrapping may come loose, but applying the same method with glue will suffice in solving the problem. Whatever design choice you make with rattan furniture, with good care and attention, it will serve you for a long time.

At 1st for Cane, we acknowledge the fact that our rattan furniture is made from a natural material, is easily replenished, and therefore not harming the planet in any way.

Cleaning And Looking After Your Rattan Conservatory Furniture

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Cleaning And Looking After Your Rattan Conservatory Furniture

When your Rattan conservatory furniture is delivered to your home it will look wonderfully clean and shiny.

However, it is important to keep rattan furniture in good order. When your rattan conservatory furniture starts to look dusty, clean with a soft feather duster that is able to get into corners where dust gathers.

General dust can be cleared away with a clean cloth and stubborn marks are easily removed with either a soft toothbrush or small furniture brush.

Always dab your rattan furniture or take a soft brush with a damp (not wet) cotton sheet to remove excess dirt. Stains can be removed in this way if the furniture is very dirty.

If your rattan furniture experiences any splits or cracks, there are a few easy steps to nip the problem in the bud.

Apply glue immediately to the affected area and bound up with tape until the glue dries out.

The same practice applies to pieces of Rattan wrapping that may have come loose.

If you take care of your new pieces of Rattan furniture it will serve you well as a long term investment.

When you purchase any piece of rattan furniture you are not harming the environment as it is a natural product.

Using furniture that has been made out of natural materials and is sustainable can only be good for our environment.

At 1st For Cane we are proud that we have a wide range of rattan furniture that is environmentally friendly.

Making The Most Of Your Rattan Garden Furniture

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Making The Most Of Your Rattan Garden Furniture

Outdoor living during both summer and winter months has become popular. More and more homeowners take delight in using their garden or back yard to entertain family and friends.

Using the space outdoors is enhanced with a choice of fabulous garden furniture. Choosing fashionable and hardwearing garden furniture at a cost effective price is a challenge.

Decide on your budget and look at the many styles and designs of outdoor rattan furniture,  you can then choose items that will fit into your allocated space.

Outdoor garden furniture has moved on in the last few years. Rattan furniture is available in many styles and colours.

Complete your outdoor space with a matching rattan table, a couple of footstools and wonderful soft comfortable cushions for your guests to sit on.

While rattan furniture used in the home is low maintenance, rattan garden furniture used outside will require more maintenance than metal or wooden garden furniture.

Rattan furniture made of resin will withstand the outdoor elements better than handmade rattan. However, storing the pieces in a conservatory or a garage is the ideal solution.

Remember to measure your patio or outdoor space to ensure you choose the correct size of outdoor furniture and check you have the room to store your rattan furniture during the cold and frosty weather, as rain and cold temperatures will not be kind to it.

At 1st For Cane we have available a wide range of rattan garden furniture.