Seagrass, willow, water hyacinth and rattan are natural plant fibres. They are strong and light, and with a little care a good basket will last for many years.
Everyday cleaning
- Dust with a dry cloth or a soft brush every few weeks.
- Use the brush attachment of a vacuum on the lowest setting to lift dust from the weave.
- For marks, wipe with a cloth that is barely damp, then let the basket dry fully in the air.
Keep them dry
Damp is the main enemy of natural fibres. Keep baskets away from steamy bathrooms without ventilation and never stand them on wet floors. If you use one for a plant, put the plant in a waterproof pot first.
Bringing back the shape
If a basket has been squashed in storage, mist the inside lightly with water, stuff it with towels to the right shape and leave it to dry for a day.
Keep out of direct sun
Strong sunlight slowly fades natural fibres. Some fading is part of their character, but rotating baskets now and then keeps the colour even.
See our baskets and storage and the full Care guide.