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[email protected] February 7th 11 09:56 PM

how to clean a very dusty wicker basket?
 
What's the best way to clean a wicker basket that has accumulated
several years of dust? If I dunk it in warm water with some washing
powder in, will it disintegrate? It's in good condition; it's just
very dusty.

Thanks!

Michael

S Viemeister[_2_] February 7th 11 10:28 PM

how to clean a very dusty wicker basket?
 
On 2/7/2011 3:56 PM, wrote:
What's the best way to clean a wicker basket that has accumulated
several years of dust? If I dunk it in warm water with some washing
powder in, will it disintegrate? It's in good condition; it's just
very dusty.

I use the dusting attachment on my Dyson; then swish in warm water with
washing-up liquid. Rinse with the spray attachment at the sink - or use
a garden hose. Leave in a warm airy place until completely dry - you
don't want mold or mildew.

JTM February 7th 11 11:06 PM

how to clean a very dusty wicker basket?
 
In article
,
wrote:
What's the best way to clean a wicker basket that has
accumulated several years of dust? If I dunk it in warm
water with some washing powder in, will it disintegrate?

Well, they're made by soaking the wicker, or even steaming
it to make it flexible
It's in good condition; it's just very dusty.

I'd be tempted to give it a squirt with a hose

Thanks!


Michael

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geoff February 7th 11 11:25 PM

how to clean a very dusty wicker basket?
 
In message
,
writes
What's the best way to clean a wicker basket that has accumulated
several years of dust? If I dunk it in warm water with some washing
powder in, will it disintegrate? It's in good condition; it's just
very dusty.

How about sand ?

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geoff

Mr Pounder[_2_] February 7th 11 11:29 PM

how to clean a very dusty wicker basket?
 

wrote in message
...
What's the best way to clean a wicker basket that has accumulated
several years of dust? If I dunk it in warm water with some washing
powder in, will it disintegrate? It's in good condition; it's just
very dusty.

Thanks!

Michael


A fiver in any cheap shop.




Andy Dingley February 8th 11 01:39 AM

how to clean a very dusty wicker basket?
 
On Feb 7, 10:29*pm, "Mr Pounder"
wrote:

A fiver in any cheap shop.


Wicker, not rattan.

I can't find a wicker basket for under £30

Andy Dingley February 8th 11 01:40 AM

how to clean a very dusty wicker basket?
 
On Feb 7, 8:56*pm, wrote:
What's the best way to clean a wicker basket that has accumulated
several years of dust?


Get in the shower with it. Nailbrush if anything is really murky.

Dry it off well afterwards, but don't heat it.

Ian Jackson[_2_] February 8th 11 10:30 AM

how to clean a very dusty wicker basket?
 
In message , JTM writes
In article
,
wrote:
What's the best way to clean a wicker basket that has
accumulated several years of dust? If I dunk it in warm
water with some washing powder in, will it disintegrate?

Well, they're made by soaking the wicker, or even steaming
it to make it flexible
It's in good condition; it's just very dusty.

I'd be tempted to give it a squirt with a hose

So would I. I'd first get as much dust off as possible by simultaneously
brushing and sucking with a vacuum cleaner pipe (using a paint brush for
the nooks and crannies), and then give it a brisk hosing. It probably
won't harm it at all.
--
Ian

Lino expert February 8th 11 01:54 PM

how to clean a very dusty wicker basket?
 
On Feb 7, 8:56*pm, wrote:
What's the best way to clean a wicker basket that has accumulated
several years of dust? If I dunk it in warm water with some washing
powder in, will it disintegrate? It's in good condition; it's just
very dusty.

Thanks!

Michael



Angle grinder.

Andy Champ[_2_] February 8th 11 08:51 PM

how to clean a very dusty wicker basket?
 
On 08/02/2011 12:54, Lino expert wrote:


Angle grinder.


That's just so last year. This cries out for a pressure washer!

Andy
--
Of course a pressure washer might be a little keen, so try on a
non-visible area first...


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