How To Care For Teak Patio Furniture

By Dustin Rockelman


Teak furniture is the number one quality backyard furniture you can find. Teak outdoor furniture is also very simple to care for. Teak wood has unique properties that make teak furniture perfect for use outside. Teak patio furniture takes just a little attention to last a long time.

Teak wood is a costly wood. Regardless, we should consider that teak garden furniture is a worthwhile investment because of its longevity.

It is a good idea to clean your teak furniture periodically in order to stop the collection of dirt or dust. The easiest is to spray with a garden hose without high pressure to wash the dirt away. Then, while using a soft brush, scrub the surface of the wood delicately with a solution of water, soap, and a couple spoonfuls of bleach. Using too much bleach is going to affect the color of the wood so bleaching is optional. Afterwards, rinse once more with clean water. Wipe the surface dry using a towel or large rag finally.

Outdoor teak furniture that remains outdoors will by nature start to gradually alter color from the golden honey color of brand new wood to be a gray color. The process of teakwood fading to silver-gray is natural and just cosmetic. It does not reduce the durability of your teak garden furniture.

There are people prefer the golden honey tone of fresh teak wood and buy teak oil to try to preserve it. But teak oil is bad because it needs to be reapplied every three months from the time you start using it. Oils can also improve the chance for mildew and black spots to grow. It is better to use teak sealer yearly after a good cleaning of your teak outdoor furniture to try to maintain the honey tone.

You might choose to employ furniture covers to protect your outdoor teak furniture, particularly for the winter months or if your home is in a location that has a lot of dust. If you want to do so, make certain to employ furniture covers made from a breathable material. Do not choose a plastic cover which is certain to trap moisture. It would increase the likelihood of mold forming on your furniture.

Dark stains such as coffee or red wine can get taken care of by a light sanding of the outer layer of your teak garden furniture. Begin with a medium grade paper and then finish off with a fine grade to make the surface of the teak smooth. Sanding is also a method of bringing out the golden tone of teak because you are exposing a fresh level of wood that is permeated with oil from the wood.

It doesn't matter if your furniture is a teak Adirondack chair or a teak shower mat, a little maintenance will go far.

Now you can see, your teak patio furniture will last decades with not even much care on your part. Since it lasts such a long time, teak is better than other varieties of wood. You should enjoy knowing that any teak furniture set you purchase at this time will be handed down to your children and grandchildren.




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