{"id":239,"date":"2022-02-16T11:50:23","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T11:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billyoh.com\/resource\/?page_id=239"},"modified":"2025-03-18T14:39:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T14:39:29","slug":"can-rattan-furniture-get-wet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/billyoh.com\/resource\/can-rattan-furniture-get-wet\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Rattan Furniture Care Tips for Longevity and Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s a question all Rattan Furniture<\/a> owners have had on their minds at some point or another. Can it get wet and, more importantly, can it get mouldy? Let’s break down this question and put these fears and anxieties to rest.<\/p>\n

What Exactly Is Rattan?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Although Rattan – or ratan – is <\/span>often confused with wicker<\/span><\/a>, it is actually a type of vine that comes from a palm tree called <\/span>Calamos Rotang<\/span><\/i> from countries in Oceania and Asia. The tree is incredibly similar to Weeping Willow trees.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rattan is made of a natural fibre that is highly malleable, elegant, and beautiful. It is also ideal for outdoor decorations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Image Credit: <\/span>Alpha<\/span><\/a> \/ <\/span>flickr<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Can Rattan Furniture Get Wet?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Natural fibres shouldn\u2019t be exposed to the sun and rain for a long time, but with outdoor garden furniture<\/a>, it\u2019s bound to happen.\u00a0 <\/span>Modern <\/b>rattan furniture<\/b><\/a> is often built using synthetic rattan, for its weatherproof qualities and UV resistance, meaning it will not fade.<\/b> This article is focused on the maintenance of natural rattan furniture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even with the utmost care, moisture may still get through to rattan. When rattan furniture gets wet, as long as the necessary measures are taken, it should be ok. For drying your garden rattan furniture, simply use a dry cloth – in no circumstance use any chemicals, such as cleaning products containing alcohol or acetone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does Rattan Furniture Get Mouldy?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Since rattan is made of natural materials and it will be exposed to moisture – even if it\u2019s just air humidity – it\u2019s likely that it will get mouldy.<\/span><\/p>\n

When this happens, the natural fibre from your furniture will hold on to this moisture for quite some time, and later when exposed to the sun again, it will become the perfect environment to develop mould.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Image Credit: <\/span>Burgermac<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 \/ <\/span>flickr<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

How to Restore Wet Rattan<\/b><\/h2>\n

Wicking Away Water<\/b><\/h3>\n

If your rattan outdoor furniture is soaking wet after leaving it in the rain for several days, make sure to dry it as quickly as possible to avoid damage and cracks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few options that can assist you with restoring your wet rattan garden furniture:<\/span><\/p>\n