Tuesday, 30 July 2013

How To Take Care Of Teak Patio Furniture

By Donald Rinchen


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.

Teakwood is one of the more expensive woods. On the other hand, you should think that teak garden furniture is a great investment based on its long life.

You should clean your outdoor teak furniture sometimes in order to undo any dirt. You may spray water using a garden hose without high pressure to wash the dirt off. After that, using a soft bristled brush, rub the teak wood not too roughly with a mix of water, mild detergent, and a few tablespoons of bleach. If you use too much bleach will make the wood pale so using bleach is optional. Then rinse another time using pure water. Wipe the surface dry using a towel to finish.

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.

Some folks like the golden tone of fresh teak patio furniture and make use of teak oil in order to maintain the honey color. However, teak oil is not worth it because it needs to be reapplied every few once you begin using it. Oils will also improve the probability for mildew and black spots to grow. It is better to use teak sealer annually after a good cleaning of your teak outdoor furniture in order to try to keep the golden honey shade.

You may select to use a furniture cover to protect your teak garden furniture, especially for the winter season or if you live in an area with a lot of dust. If you choose to use covers, be certain to employ a furniture cover made with a breathable fabric. Do not use a plastic cover that is bound to trap moisture. It would raise the possibility of mildew forming on the surface of the wood.

Stubborn stains like coffee or red wine can be removed with a light sanding of the outer layer of your teak patio furniture. Begin by using a mid grade sandpaper and after that finish off with a fine grade sandpaper to get the surface of the wood nice and smooth. Sanding like this is another method of bringing out the honey tone of teak furniture because you are exposing a new level of teak wood that is still saturated with oil.

No matter if your furniture is a teak gliding bench or a teak bath mat, a bit of maintenance will go a long way.

Now you can see, your outdoor teak furniture is likely to last for many years with just a little care from you. Since it lasts for so long, teak wood is better than other types of wood. You can enjoy knowing that any teak furniture set you purchase at this time can be enjoyed by your family in future generations.




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