Purchasing new furniture sets can be both daunting and an exciting task.
Depending on your choice of materials, designs and styles, the way you decorate your home is a symbol or a way for you to express yourself.
Since the wicker outdoor furniture made for the outdoors as the name implies, probably it will also tell that you are a person who loves the great outdoors and very adventurous.
Before you head out to buy the furniture that you've been eying to have, it makes sense to do a little more research and to also take time to determine your purpose in buying or choosing the wicker outdoor furniture to decorate your patio or garden.
Maybe you would want to ask yourself the reasons behind your choice when it comes to the type of furniture that you want to have.
You might be motivated to buy something just because it is the trend.
Not that following the trend is wrong, but the most important thing that you need to consider is, if it is the right type of furniture that would serve your and your family's needs and requirements.
Is it durable? Will it last long? Is it worth your hard earned money? There is no need for you to hurry in making a decision on the type of furniture that you should buy to decorate your outdoors with.
You should not compromise when it comes to the quality of your chosen furniture.
Do not think that because you are buying furniture pieces meant for outdoor use is tantamount to saying that they don't need to be attractive and cared for regularly.
Don't you know that having a beautiful garden or an outdoor space is a pride to most homeowners? Very few people are now getting the luxury of having a backyard where condo or loft living has been the rage and trend amongst the young executives.
Wicker outdoor sofa set has become so popular and the most preferred furniture of most outdoor cafe's and restaurants, especially synthetic wicker furniture because of their durability, affordability, ease of maintenance and portability.
When buying your outdoor wicker furniture ensure to check the following:

• The wicker should be tightly woven and smooth all over sans gaps or breaks
• The bases and legs should have casters and protection taps
• The outdoor furniture's size, shape and style should fit your lifestyle and purpose

Cleaning process for most wicker outdoor furniture is very easy since all you need is a vacuum cleaner, damp cloth, a brush, mild detergent and water.
You can easily wash them after vacuuming dust particles and debris stuck in the gaps as well as the inside of the weaves and crevices which can also be removed easily with a brush or hosing it off.
Be sure to wipe it off with a soft cloth after washing or leave them out to dry under the sun to prevent molds from forming.
That's how easy it is to maintain your outdoor wicker furniture.