How To Take Care Of Teak Furniture

By Dustin Rockelman


Teak garden furniture is the best quality patio furniture around. Teak garden furniture is also quite simple to maintain. Teak wood has special qualities which make it ideal for using outdoors. Teak outdoor furniture needs just a small amount care or maintenance to last a long time.

Teakwood is a costly wood. However, you can come to the conclusion that teak furniture is a worthy investment owing to its longevity.

It is good to clean your teak outdoor furniture on occasion to undo a buildup of dirt or dust. Easiest way is to spray water using a hose without high pressure to wash the dirt off. Following that, while using a soft brush, rub the surface delicately with a blend of warm water, dishwashing liquid, and a couple tablespoons of bleach. If you use too much bleach is going to make the wood pale so bleaching is up to you. Then rinse another time with pure water.

Teak patio furniture that stays outside will naturally begin to gradually shift color from the honey tone of brand new wood to a silver color. This process of teak turning gray patina is normal and merely cosmetic. The process does not reduce the longevity of your teak furniture.

There are people really like the golden color of brand new teak patio furniture and buy teak oil to try to restore this color. However, teak oil is bad because it has to be retreated every three months once you begin applying it. Teak oil will also raise the probability for mildew and black spots to form. It is better to treat with teak sealer once a year after a good cleaning of your teak outdoor furniture to try to keep the golden shade.

You may decide to buy a furniture cover for your teak furniture, in particular for the winter or if your home is in an area that gets a lot of dust. If you decide to do so, be certain to find furniture covers made with a breathable fabric. Do not employ a plastic cover which is certain to trap humidity. It would increase the likelihood of mold forming on the surface of the wood.

Stubborn stains like red wine can get taken care of by using sandpaper on the top layer of the outdoor teak furniture. You can start with a grade medium paper and then finish with a fine grade paper to make a smooth outer finish. Sanding is another way of bringing out the honey coloring of teak because you expose a fresh layer of teak wood that is saturated with oil.

It doesn't matter if your furniture is a teak deck chair or a teak dining set, a bit of maintenance will go a long way.

So you can see, your teak furniture can last a lifetime with very little maintenance on your part. Because it will last for so long, teak wood is preferred over other varieties of hardwood. You can know that any teak outdoor set you buy now will be enjoyed by your family in the future.




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