Tuesday, July 30, 2013

How To Take Care Of Teak Patio Furniture

By Dustin Rockelman


Teak garden furniture is the highest quality patio furniture possible. Teak patio furniture is also easy to maintain. Teak has unique properties which make teak furniture excellent for use outdoors. Teak furniture needs just a small amount maintenance to last decades.

Teak wood is one of the more costly woods. Despite this, you can consider that teak garden furniture is a worthy investment due to its longevity.

It is good to clean your teak at least once a year to remove the collection of dust or dirt. You may employ a hose on a low pressure setting to wash the dust and dirt off. Following that, using a soft brush, scrub the surface gently with a mixture of water, dishwashing liquid, and a few tablespoons of bleach. Using too much bleach will lighten the wood so bleach is up to you. Then rinse once more using pure water. Dry the furniture using a towel afterwards.

Teak furniture which is left outside will naturally start to eventually shift color from the honey shade of new wood to a silver-gray patina. This process of wood fading to silver-gray is harmless and just cosmetic. It does not affect the strength of your teak garden furniture.

Some really like the honey shade of brand new teak and treat it with teak oil as a method to preserve the gold color. But teak oil is bad because it needs to be retreated every three or four once you begin applying it. Oils can also improve the probability for mildew and black spots to grow. A better idea is to treat with teak sealer once a year after a good cleaning of your teak garden furniture if you want to try to restore the golden color.

You may select to get furniture covers to protect your teak patio furniture, particularly for the winter months or if your house is in a place with a lot of dust. If you choose to use covers, make sure to purchase a furniture cover made from a breathable material. Do not employ a cover made from plastic that is bound to trap moisture. It would raise the likelihood of mold and mildew growing on the wood.

Dark stains including coffee can get taken care of by sanding the outer layer of your teak furniture. You can start with a medium grade paper and after that complete the job with a fine grade sandpaper to make the surface of the teak smooth. Sanding like this is another way to bring out the golden color of teak furniture since you expose a new layer of wood which is still saturated with natural oils.

Regardless if your furniture is a teak shower stool or a a teak outdoor dining set, a little maintenance will go a long way.

Now you can see, your teak outdoor furniture will likely last a lifetime with just a little care from you. As it will last such a long time, teak wood is preferred over other types of hardwood. You should enjoy knowing that any teak patio set you get today should be handed down to your family in the future.




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