Cleaning Baskets

To clean your basket, use a soft paintbrush to gently brush off the loose dirt. Steam the basket using a humid shower room or a simple teakettle. NOTE: When cleaning an antique basket, take extra care to change the humidity level SLOWLY. Once you have steamed the basket, once again use the paintbrush to brush it clean. Allow your basket to dry completely (not in direct sunlight) and return it to its home.  If the basket is very dirty, you can use the following instructions to clean it, but first test a small patch by wetting it and allowing it to dry. If the color changes in any way, do not use this method of cleaning.
Wet the basket with lukewarm water (hot will break down the strength). Using a soft brush, brush the surfaces. Rinse the basket by spraying it with lukewarm (not hot) water. Use paper towels or rags to stuff the basket so as not to lose the shape. Allow the basket to dry completely (not in direct sunlight) and return it to its home.