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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Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Monday, 26 January 2009
Add An Asian Flair To Your Home With Outdoor Bamboo Blinds
Outdoor bamboo blinds provide relief from the sun and rain, and they add a beautiful Asian feel to your home. Outdoor blinds made of materials like bamboo, wood, or other natural element are known in Japan as sudare or misu. The bamboo or wood is held together by yarn, string, or another decorative material.
Many people have outdoor areas on their homes, but use them less than they'd like because the area gets too hot or they get rained on when the weather is bad. In warm climate, outdoor areas can be used year round, particularly if there is some sort of weather protection. Outdoor blinds make your outdoor spaces more usable.
You can attach outdoor blinds to porches, verandas, or other outdoor areas with some sort of overhead structure. They are great for outdoor rooms in any climate because they block the sun, keep out the rain, and deter insects from getting in. Traditionally, bamboo blinds would be put up in the spring and then taken down in the fall. In warmer climates where outdoor areas can be utilized all year long, you can leave them up.
In Japan's past, sudare were tied together with expensive silk and gold embroidery. Some outdoor blinds had paintings on them, usually on the inside of the blind, and they sometimes have symbols painted on the outside. They were also used for imperial audiences.
Outdoor bamboo blinds can be rolled or folded up when you want to allow more light into the outdoor area. Perhaps your porch faces the south and is comfortable in the morning, but too hot with the sun in the afternoon. In this case, you can roll up the blinds during the morning hours, allowing the sun's rays in, and then unroll the blinds to block out the sun in the afternoon and early evening.
You can easily install the bamboo blinds on your porch or veranda. You'll need a few basic tools and the manufacturer's instructions. Just follow what the instructions direct and you'll have the blinds up in no time at all. Once you have them up, they are easy to adjust and roll up or down.
Outdoor bamboo blinds will give your home an exotic feel and look. You'll love how they look and how they help block the hot sun so you can enjoy your outdoor spaces more often. Outdoor blinds block the sun, but they also let in cooling breezes and allow for air circulation. This will help keep the outdoor area comfortable for you anytime you want to enjoy it.
Many people have outdoor areas on their homes, but use them less than they'd like because the area gets too hot or they get rained on when the weather is bad. In warm climate, outdoor areas can be used year round, particularly if there is some sort of weather protection. Outdoor blinds make your outdoor spaces more usable.
You can attach outdoor blinds to porches, verandas, or other outdoor areas with some sort of overhead structure. They are great for outdoor rooms in any climate because they block the sun, keep out the rain, and deter insects from getting in. Traditionally, bamboo blinds would be put up in the spring and then taken down in the fall. In warmer climates where outdoor areas can be utilized all year long, you can leave them up.
In Japan's past, sudare were tied together with expensive silk and gold embroidery. Some outdoor blinds had paintings on them, usually on the inside of the blind, and they sometimes have symbols painted on the outside. They were also used for imperial audiences.
Outdoor bamboo blinds can be rolled or folded up when you want to allow more light into the outdoor area. Perhaps your porch faces the south and is comfortable in the morning, but too hot with the sun in the afternoon. In this case, you can roll up the blinds during the morning hours, allowing the sun's rays in, and then unroll the blinds to block out the sun in the afternoon and early evening.
You can easily install the bamboo blinds on your porch or veranda. You'll need a few basic tools and the manufacturer's instructions. Just follow what the instructions direct and you'll have the blinds up in no time at all. Once you have them up, they are easy to adjust and roll up or down.
Outdoor bamboo blinds will give your home an exotic feel and look. You'll love how they look and how they help block the hot sun so you can enjoy your outdoor spaces more often. Outdoor blinds block the sun, but they also let in cooling breezes and allow for air circulation. This will help keep the outdoor area comfortable for you anytime you want to enjoy it.
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