Material
Rattan furniture
Rattan Furniture needs stain treatment matched to its fibre, finish, construction and tolerance for water, heat, solvents, bleach and abrasion. Start with the mildest compatible route.
- SurfaceSemi porous
- WashingSpot only
- Colour run riskMedium
- Reviewed2 September 2026
What rattan furniture can and cannot take
- Heat Avoid
- Water and soaking Use with care
- Acids, including vinegar Use with care
- Strong alkalis Use with care
- Solvents Avoid
- Chlorine bleach Use with care
- Abrasives Use with care
Always test on a hidden area first and let it dry before you treat the visible mark.
General rules for rattan furniture
Lift the paste, use a small amount of mild soapy water and rinse without saturating seams, coatings, foam or fixings. Air dry fully and keep solvents away from plastics and outdoor finishes.
Check the label
Identify the exact fibre, coating, finish or care code before treating Rattan Furniture. The least tolerant component sets the limit for the whole item.
Stains on rattan furniture
- Body oil Lift free oil from rattan furniture, then clean a small area with a maker-approved mild detergent solution an...
- Breast milk Blot the spill, identify the finish and use a controlled cold clean only where permitted. Where the maker per...
- Bronzer Lift loose bronzer from rattan furniture before it is rubbed in. Blot cream bronzer, follow the material or c...
- Coffee Wipe coffee off rattan furniture promptly with a soft cloth. Use moisture only on a confirmed sound finish wh...
- Concealer Lift thick concealer from Rattan Furniture, blot without rubbing, then use a very small amount of diluted was...
- Cooking grease Lift and blot cooking grease from Rattan Furniture, then use a small amount of diluted washing-up liquid only...
- Hair dye Blot Rattan Furniture immediately, check the care code, and use a tiny cool detergent solution only where wat...
- Lipstick Lift lipstick from Rattan Furniture with a blunt edge, blot without rubbing, then use a very small amount of...
- Motor oil Blot motor oil from Rattan Furniture, absorb as much as possible, then use a small amount of diluted washing-...
- Nail polish Lift free polish gently if the face permits contact. A maker-approved mild damp wipe can clear loose residue,...
- Pet urine Blot until nearly dry, then use only the cool-water quantity rattan furniture can tolerate. Use a labelled pe...
- Tomato sauce Lift tomato sauce from Rattan Furniture, then wipe or blot inwards with a tested cool detergent solution. Rem...
Rattan Furniture can be damaged by a cleaner that is harmless on a different material. Identify the exact fibre, coating, finish, care code and construction before treating a stain.
Use the least aggressive route
Lift the paste, use a small amount of mild soapy water and rinse without saturating seams, coatings, foam or fixings. Air dry fully and keep solvents away from plastics and outdoor finishes.
Judge only when dry
A remaining patch may be residue, dye transfer, finish change or material damage. Stop if a hidden test changes colour, gloss, texture, shape or adhesion, and use a specialist when the care label or finish cannot be established.
Sources
What we checked and when. Where a manufacturer instruction disagrees with anything here, follow the manufacturer.
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Nike running shoe hand-cleaning guidance
manufacturer
Manufacturer guidance for mixed outdoor materials to use a mild cleaning solution, separate removable parts, avoid machine damage and air dry fully.
Checked 2 September 2026
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Delta acrylic bathing product care
manufacturer
Manufacturer guidance that acrylic and related plastics can be damaged by acetone, paint thinner and other solvents, so only compatible non-abrasive cleaners should be used.
Checked 2 September 2026