Monday, 26 August 2013

How To Care For Teak Outdoor Furniture

By Donald Rinchen


Teak outdoor furniture is the number one quality garden furniture you can find. Outdoor teak furniture is also very simple to look after. Teakwood has unique properties which make it perfect for using outside. Teak furniture takes just a small amount attention to last decades.

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.

It is a good idea to clean your teak furniture periodically in order to stop the collection of dirt or dust. The easiest is to spray with a garden hose without high pressure to wash the dirt away. Then, while using a soft brush, scrub the surface of the wood delicately with a solution of water, soap, and a couple spoonfuls of bleach. Using too much bleach is going to affect the color of the wood so bleaching is optional. Afterwards, rinse once more with clean water. Wipe the surface dry using a towel or large rag finally.

Outdoor teak furniture that is kept outdoors will by nature start to gradually shift color from the golden honey tone of new wood to a silver-gray color. The process of teakwood fading to gray patina is natural and just cosmetic. The process does not reduce the longevity of your patio 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 opt to employ a furniture cover to protect your teak patio furniture, especially for the winter season or if you live in a location that has a lot of dust. If you decide to do so, be sure to get a furniture cover made from a material that breathes. Do not choose a cover made from plastic which will trap moisture. This raises the likelihood of mold and mildew growing on the surface.

Dark stains such as red wine can get taken care of by a light sanding of the very top layer of your teak garden furniture. Start with a mid grade sandpaper and then finish off with a fine grade to get the surface of the wood nice and smooth. Sanding like this is another way to bring out the honey coloring of teak wood because you will expose a fresh layer of teak wood which is permeated with natural oils.

It doesn't matter if your furniture is a teak bench or a a teak outdoor dining set, a bit of care will go far.

Now you can see, your teak patio furniture will last decades with not even much care on your part. Since it lasts such a long time, teak is better than other varieties of wood. You should enjoy knowing that any teak furniture set you purchase at this time will be handed down to your children and grandchildren.




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