Q: I live on the first floor. The rattan furniture I bought has mildewed. How can I deal with it? That furniture is solid wood and rattan. I'm afraid it will crack if I dry it in the sun. I want to blow it with a hair dryer and then apply some oil or something. Is it okay? Usually, I also use air conditioning for dehumidification, but it still doesn't work.

A: In the rainy season, high temperature will evaporate water and increase indoor humidity. It is a common thing for rattan furniture to grow mold. If mold grows in a short time, it will be fine as long as it is cleaned and taken outside to bask in the sun. As long as it is not exposed to the sun for a long time, it will not crack. When the surface of rattan material feels dry, it can be taken back. In humid weather, it is best to lightly dry it in the sun every half a month. At ordinary times, pay attention to ventilation in the room. In humid weather, it is useless to apply any oil. It only treats the symptoms but not the root cause. The hair dryer is only local. The most direct and simple way is to bask in the sun for a while to sterilize and dry.