How To Take Care Of Outdoor Teak Furniture

By Derek Rushmoore


Teak patio furniture is the most excellent quality patio furniture on earth. Outdoor teak furniture is also easy to look after. Teakwood has unique properties which make it ideal for use outside. Teak outdoor furniture takes very little maintenance to last a long time.

Teak wood is one of the more expensive woods. In spite of this, you can come to the conclusion that teak garden furniture is a practical investment on account of its stability.

You should clean up your outdoor teak furniture on occasion to remove any buildup of dust or dirt. You may use a hose under low pressure to wash the dirt off. Then, with a soft brush, wash the surface delicately with a mix of warm water, soap, and a couple spoonfuls of bleach. If you use too much bleach is going to cause a pale color so using bleach is up to you. Once done, rinse another time with clean water. Wipe the surface dry with a towel to finish.

Teak garden furniture which stays outdoors will by nature start to slowly shift color from the honey color of brand new wood to become a silver-gray patina. This process of teakwood changing to gray is natural and purely affects the outer appearance. The process does not do anything to the stability of your teak patio furniture.

Some people prefer the golden shade of new teak wood and make use of teak oil to try to preserve it. However, teak oil is going to cause more trouble because it has to be retreated every three or four from the time you begin applying it. Teak oil will also increase the likelihood for mildew to form. It is better to treat with teak sealer yearly after cleaning your teak outdoor furniture to try to preserve the golden color.

You might choose to buy a furniture cover to protect your teak garden furniture, in particular in the winter or if your home is in a place with a lot of dust. If you decide to use covers, make certain to use furniture covers made made from a material that breathes. Do not employ a cover made from plastic that will collect moisture. It would raise the chance of mold growing on the surface.

Difficult stains like red wine can be removed with sanding the outer layer of your teak patio furniture. Start by using a medium sandpaper and then complete the job with a fine grade paper to make the surface of the wood nice and smooth. Sanding like this is another method of bringing out the golden coloring of teak furniture since you expose a new level of teak wood that is saturated with oil.

Regardless if your furniture is a teak rocker or a teak bistro set, a little care will go far.

So you can see, your teak garden furniture should last decades with little maintenance from you. Because it lasts for so long, teak wood is preferred to other varieties of hardwood. You can rest in knowing that the teak patio set you purchase in the present should be enjoyed by your children.




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