Bamboo furniture is a beautifully elegant accent to a home both indoors and out. Bamboo is actually a grass as opposed to a wood which is the reason it is much more pliable and stronger than any other wood. While most patio furniture requires little to no maintenance over time, the main concern for keeping up bamboo furniture is water exposure.
Water and any type of dampness increases the rotting and growth of mold. With bamboo, this extremely deteriorates the "wood" quality that is so often sought after. Although, very dry air can strip bamboo of all of its natural oils. Because of these demanding conditions, both varnished and unvarnished bamboos require some upkeep when it comes to maintaining their color, form, and durability. Refer to these eight tips to help you preserve the beauty and life of all of your bamboo furniture.
1. Keep water exposure to a minimum, especially with outdoor patio furniture.
2. Rub your furniture every month or two with linseed or other furniture oils to maintain the luster of the bamboo. For indoor furniture, apply a small amount on a regular basis cause low humidity can cause it to crack.
3. Using a cloth or sponge, wash your furniture. Just be sure that you do this after you dust, brush, and vacuum the surface ridding it of all harmful debris.
4. With mildly soapy water, clean unvarnished or varnished bamboos with a soft cloth. Wring out excess water and apply gently. Choose organic and natural soaps cause most detergents can discolor or damage the lovely sheen of bamboo.
5. Clean all stains and liquid spills to your bamboo immediately or it will set in permanently.
6. Avoid sitting on damp bamboo seats or any furniture that has been recently washed.
7. If mold develops, clean the area thoroughly with naturally soapy water. Remove all signs of growth with a rough sponge or brush and dry off the area completely.
8. If the weather or age has caused your bamboo to crack, gently sand the area with a fine grit sandpaper. After that you can smoothly apply paste wax over this area to recondition both the color and tone of the original material.
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