Monday, August 5, 2013

How To Care For Teak Outdoor Furniture

By Dustin Rockelman


Teak furniture is the most excellent quality garden furniture imaginable. Teak outdoor furniture is also very simple to look after. Teak has special properties that make it perfect for using outside. Teak garden furniture needs only a little maintenance to look good for many years.

Teak is an expensive wood. In spite of this, you should think that teak furniture is a great investment on account of its natural strengths.

It is good to clean your outdoor teak furniture occasionally to stop a buildup of dirt or dust. You can employ a hose on a low pressure setting to wash the dirt away. Then, with a soft-bristled brush, scrub the surface gently with a mix of warm water, soap, and a couple spoonfuls of bleach. If you use too much bleach is going to cause a pale color so adding bleach is optional. Once done, rinse again with clean water. Dry with a towel or large rag to finish.

Teak outdoor furniture which remains outdoors will by nature start to gradually shift color from the honey shade of new wood to a silver color. The process of teak changing to gray is normal and merely cosmetic. It does not do anything to the longevity of your teak patio furniture.

There are people prefer the golden tone of brand new teak wood and buy teak oil in an attempt to restore this color. However, teak oil is bad because it needs to be retreated every three or four from the time you start using it. Oils will also increase the chance for mildew and black spots to grow. It is better to apply teak sealer yearly after cleaning your teak patio furniture to try to preserve the golden honey color.

You might decide to buy furniture covers for your outdoor teak 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, make sure to employ a furniture cover made from a breathable material. Do not buy a plastic cover that is certain to trap moisture. This raises the likelihood of mold forming on the wood.

Dark stains including coffee can get taken care of with using sandpaper on the outer most layer of the outdoor teak furniture. You can start with a grade medium sandpaper and then finish off with a fine grade to get the surface of the wood nice and smooth. Sanding is another way to bring out the golden honey glow of teak furniture as you are exposing a fresh layer of wood which is still full of natural oils.

No matter if your furniture is a teak shower stool or a teak dining table, a little care will go a long way.

So you can see, your teak outdoor furniture should last for many years with not so much maintenance on your part. As it lasts for so long, teak wood is preferred over other types of hardwood. You will know that any teak furniture set you buy in the present should be enjoyed by your children.




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