March 9, 2011

DIY: taking care of a basket or wicker chair

Deap cleaning:
1 - remove dust with a vacuum cleaner
2 - rub with a soft brush
3 - clean with a sponge and a mixture of soapy water and a spoonful of ammonia
4 - rinse
5 - leave to dry away from sun / heat

Wicker becomes grayish or darker in the sun. Restoring the original color: 
1 - with a sponge apply a mixture of water, lemon and salt
2 - leave for a few hours
3 - rinse
4 - leave to dry away from sun
/ heat

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