Thursday, 1 August 2013

How To Care For Teak Furniture

By Jordan Matthews


Teak garden furniture is the highest quality patio furniture possible. Teak garden furniture is also extremely simply to maintain. Teak wood has special qualities that make teak furniture the best for outdoor use. Teak patio furniture takes just a little attention to last a long time.

Teak wood is one of the most costly woods. Despite this, we should conclude that teak furniture is a practical investment based on its durability.

It is a good idea to clean up your teak patio furniture at least once a year in order to prevent any dust or dirt. You can use a garden hose under low pressure to rinse the dust and dirt off. Following that, with a soft brush, scrub the wood not too roughly with a solution of water, dishwashing liquid, and a few spoonfuls of bleach. Using too much bleach will cause a pale color so bleaching is up to you. Once done, rinse again with water. Wipe the surface dry with a towel or large rag finally.

Outdoor teak furniture which is left outdoors will by nature start to gradually alter color from the golden honey color of freshly cut wood to a silver color. The process of wood fading to gray patina is normal and purely affects the outer appearance. It does not reduce the strength of your outdoor teak furniture.

A few people like the honey color of new teak patio furniture and make use of teak oil to try to restore this color. But teak oil is going to cause more trouble because it needs to be retreated every few once you start applying it. Teak oil can also improve the probability for mildew to form. It is better to use teak sealer annually after cleaning your outdoor teak furniture if you want to try to restore the golden shade.

You may decide to get a furniture cover for your outdoor teak furniture, in particular for the winter months or if you live in a place with a lot of dust. If you decide to do so, make sure to employ a furniture cover made with a breathable fabric. Do not buy a cover made from plastic which would trap humidity. This raises the likelihood of mildew forming on your furniture.

Dark stains like red wine and coffee can be removed by sanding the outer most layer of your outdoor teak furniture. Begin with a grade medium sandpaper and after that finish off with a fine grade sandpaper to make the surface of the teak smooth. Sanding like this is also a way to bring out the golden honey glow of teakwood since you expose a fresh layer of wood which is saturated with natural oils.

It doesn't matter if your furniture is a teak adirondack chair or a teak shower mat, a bit of maintenance will go a long way.

Now you can see, your teak patio furniture will likely last many years with just a little care from you. Since it lasts for so long, teak wood is preferred to other kinds of hardwood. You should enjoy knowing that a teak patio set you purchase in the present will be enjoyed by your family in future generations.




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