Monday, August 5, 2013

How To Care For Teak Garden Furniture

By Jordan Matthews


Teak outdoor furniture is the most excellent quality patio furniture in the world. Teak garden furniture is also extremely simply to maintain. Teakwood has special properties that make teak furniture excellent for use outside. Teak outdoor furniture requires just a little care or maintenance to last a long time.

Teakwood is a precious wood. In spite of this, you should conclude that teak outdoor furniture is a great investment owing to its long life.

It is smart to clean your outdoor teak furniture from time to time in order to undo a buildup of dust. You can employ a hose under low pressure to rinse the dirt off. After that, while using a soft brush, rub the surface of the wood gently with a mix of warm water, soap, and a few spoonfuls of bleach. If you use too much bleach will affect the color of the wood so bleaching is not essential. After this, rinse another time with water. Wipe the surface dry with a towel finally.

Teak patio furniture that is left outdoors will by nature start to eventually change color from the golden honey shade of brand new wood to be a gray color. The process of wood becoming gray is harmless and only affects the outer appearance. The process does not affect the longevity of your teak furniture.

Some people like the golden honey tone of new teak wood and use teak oil in an attempt to keep the gold color. However, teak oil is not recommended because it must be used every three or four once you start applying it. Oil can also improve the likelihood for mildew and black spots to appear. A better idea is to apply teak sealer yearly after a good cleaning of your outdoor teak furniture in order to try to preserve the honey shade.

You may opt to use furniture covers to protect your teak patio furniture, especially in the winter or if your house is in a location that gets a lot of dust. If you decide to use covers, be sure to use furniture covers made with a breathable fabric. Do not employ a cover made from plastic which is certain to collect moisture. It would raise the likelihood of mold growing on your furniture.

Stubborn stains like coffee can be removed by sanding the very top layer of the teak patio furniture. Start with a medium grade sandpaper and then finish off with a fine grade paper to get a smooth outer finish. Sanding like this is another method of bringing out the golden coloring of teakwood since you will expose a fresh layer of teak wood which is saturated with the oil of the wood.

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

Now you can see, your teak furniture should last many years with little care on your part. Because it will last such a long time, teak is better than other kinds of wood. You should rest in knowing that any teak patio set you get now will be handed down to your family in future generations.




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