Monday, August 5, 2013

How To Care For Teak Furniture

By David Green


Teak garden furniture is the number one quality patio furniture you can find. Teak outdoor furniture is also quite easy to care for. Teak wood has unique qualities which make it unmatched for outside use. It takes only a little maintenance to have a long lifespan.

Teak wood is one of the most expensive woods. On the other hand, you should conclude that teak patio furniture is a solid investment owing to its natural strengths.

You should clean up your teak at least once a year to remove any dust or dirt. Easiest way is to use a garden hose under low pressure to wash the dirt away. Following that, using a soft bristled brush, rub the teak wood delicately with a mixture of warm water, dishwashing liquid, and a few tablespoons of bleach. If you use too much bleach will lighten the wood so adding bleach is up to your judgement. Afterwards, rinse once more using clean water. Dry the surface with a towel or large rag afterwards.

Outdoor teak furniture which is left outdoors will naturally begin to eventually alter color from the honey color of freshly cut wood to be a silver-gray patina. The process of teak wood becoming gray patina is harmless and only affects the outer appearance. It does not do anything to the strength of your outdoor teak furniture.

Some really like the honey shade of brand new teak and treat with teak oil as a method to restore the gold color. But teak oil is bad because it needs to be used every three months once you start applying it. Teak oil will also raise the probability for mildew and black spots to grow. It is better to apply teak sealer yearly after a good cleaning of your teak patio furniture if you want to try to preserve the golden tone.

You may select to employ a furniture cover for your outdoor teak furniture, in particular in the winter or if your home is in an area that has a lot of dust. If you opt to do so, make sure to buy furniture covers made made from a material that breathes. Do not employ a cover made from plastic which would trap humidity. This raises the likelihood of mildew growing on the wood.

Dark stains such as red wine can get taken care of with using sandpaper on the top layer of the outdoor teak furniture. Start by using a mid grade paper and after that complete the job with a fine grade paper to get a smooth outer finish. Sanding is another method to bring out the golden honey glow of teak furniture since you expose a fresh level of wood which is still saturated with oil from the wood.

No matter if your furniture is a teak deck chair or a teak bistro set, a bit of cleaning will go far.

So you can see, your outdoor teak furniture should last many years with not even much maintenance on your part. Because it will last for so long, teak wood is preferred to other varieties of hardwood. You should enjoy knowing that a teak dining set you get now will be enjoyed by your family in the future.




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