The material that is used to create a caned seat, whether the seat is woven strand by strand or is installed cane webbing, is a natural material. Over time the caning can become brittle. This is due to a number of factors, but essentially the caning needs to be moistened occasionally to keep the material plyable and moist. You can easily moisten the caned seats by spraying the underside of the chair seat with water about every 6 months. This will keep your caned furniture in useable condition for years. You should also be careful where you place your caned chairs. Keep them out of direct sunlight and do not place them over or near forced air heating vents. You want to avoid drying out the caning too quickly.A chair seat should have a life of 15-20 years. With a quick spray with the plant sprayer twice a year and...
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