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COTTAGES AND GARDENS BASKETS & LINERS ~ BASKETS
Care Information For Cottages and Gardens Baskets & Liners
With proper usage and care, you can expect your CottagesandGardens Baskets & Liners to serve you well for many years to come.  A well made wooden basket (ours are made of solid white oak) that has been used appropriately and received proper care can often last a lifetime and beyond.
CottagesandGardens Heritage Baskets
The primary consideration in maintaining a wooden basket is to add moisture to it periodically to keep it from drying out.  We recommend wiping your baskets thoroughly every couple of months with a clean cloth that is very damp.  We also suggest soaking your wooden baskets in water for about 30 minutes every six months.
You will generally increase the life of your basket if you keep it away from places that subject it to considerable heat, sunlight, dry air, and other conditions that might accelerate the drying out of the basket.
For more information about Baskets in general and caring for them, see Some Information on Baskets and How to Care for Them in CottagesandGardens Magazine.
CottagesandGardens Heritage Basket Liners, Garters & Handle Wraps
Wash Liners, Garters & Handle Wraps using cold water and a mild detergent.  Wash on a delicate cycle if available (may also be hand washed).  Line dry if possible, or alternatively in a dryer on low heat.  For best results, place them on the basket while still damp and form fit to the basket and allow to air dry (this is good for the basket too!).
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