Rattan is a tree that belonged to a palm. One of the functions of rattan is used as raw material for making furniture such as tables, chairs or other furniture. The use of rattan for furniture making are well known from the first. There are good things from furniture made of rattan, but you also must be clever to care for your furnishings remain durable and look beautiful.

Indonesia supplies 70% of rattan needs worldwide. The remaining supply comes from Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Most of the rattan from forests in Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Nusa Tenggara. Since it became widely used rattan raw materials of furniture, like chairs, tables, and bookshelves. Rattan has several advantages than wood, such as lightweight, strong, elastic, malleable, and cheap. The main weakness of rattan is prone to termites. Also rattan grow faster and are relatively easy to harvest, so is considered more profitable than furniture or furniture made of wood.

Rattan furniture will look classic so its use is not lost though many other materials are now used. Prices of furniture or household furniture made of rattan furniture is not as expensive with a base made with wood, but has almost the same strength. Chair or table made of rattan is lighter and simpler so that the match was placed in a small room and easy to move.

But for furniture or rattan furniture is more durable, there are things you need to consider in care. Things you can do include:

• Clean once a week. Simply use a dry cloth to remove dust, dust. Do not use chemicals because it can damage the cane.
• To clean the dust and dirt that is on the sidelines, wash with detergent. Liquid detergent should not be too thick. After that, wipe with a dry cloth and kerinngkan with diangin-aired. This can be done every 1 months.
• To stay looking beautiful, you can paint it when the colors look faded wicker already.
• Place of rattan furniture in a place not exposed to rain and direct sunlight. This can make your furniture become faded, dry so easily damaged.
• To avoid termites, you can use a solution of camphor (camphor) and kerosene. Spray the solution on the rattan, or enter in the holes made by termites in your wicker furniture.

Of course your home will be cleaner if the furniture in your house clean as well, including furniture or furniture made of rattan. This will enhance the space in your home.

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