How To Care For Teak Outdoor Furniture

By Dustin Rockelman


Outdoor teak furniture is the most excellent quality patio furniture available. Teak outdoor furniture is also extremely easy to look after. Teak has special properties which make it the best for outside use. Teak outdoor furniture needs only a little care to last many years.

Teak is one of the most precious woods. On the other hand, you can conclude that teak garden furniture is a good investment based on its natural strengths.

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 is left outdoors will by nature start to eventually shift color from the golden shade of new wood to become a silver-gray color. The process of teak becoming silver-gray is harmless and merely cosmetic. It does not do anything to the strength of your teak patio furniture.

Some really like the honey coloring of brand new teak outdoor furniture and apply teak oil to try to maintain it. However, teak oil is not worth it because it has to be reapplied every three or four from the time you begin using it. Oil will also increase the likelihood for mildew to grow. A better idea is to use teak sealer once a year after a good cleaning of your outdoor teak furniture to try to restore the golden honey shade.

You may opt to use a furniture cover for your teak furniture, in particular for the winter months or if you live in a place that has a lot of dust. If you choose to do so, make sure to purchase a furniture cover made with a breathable fabric. Do not choose a plastic cover which is bound to collect moisture. It would increase the likelihood of mold and mildew forming on your furniture.

Difficult stains including coffee can get taken care of by sanding the outer layer of the teak outdoor furniture. Begin by using a mid grade paper and then finish with a fine grade paper to make a smooth outer finish. Sanding is also a method to bring out the honey color of teakwood as you are exposing a fresh layer of wood which is permeated with the oil of the wood.

It doesn't matter if your furniture is a teak rocker or a teak bistro set, a bit of care 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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