Furniture and Furnishing

Furniture and Furnishings 3(1+2)

Lesson 08: Care And Maitenance Of Different Types Of Furniture

Bamboo Basket ware, Cane and Wicker Furniture

and other similar household effects should be regularly dusted. Baskets woven in vivid colours are really attractive. Cane furniture, sofas and settees look, charming as cottage and garden furniture. Together with cribs for little babies, vegetable and fruit baskets and trays, these are among common articles in use in many homes.

Cane is generally given a clear varnish coating to protect the surface. Some surfaces can occasionally be polished with furniture cream. Neglected furniture may be occasionally be polished with furniture cream or it can be repainted only after a thorough cleansing.

Care And Maintenance Of Plastic Furniture

• Plastic furniture is easy to maintain; just clean it regularly with soap and water, especially if the furniture is light coloured
• Store garden furniture for the winter at the back of the garage or in a garden shed, if space is available. Plastic furniture left out over winter or exposed to strong sunshine can become brittle over time