Friday, August 2, 2013

How To Take Care Of Teak Furniture

By Dustin Rockelman


Teak furniture is the number one quality outdoor furniture available. Teak patio furniture is also very easy to maintain. Teak wood has special properties which make teak furniture unmatched for using outdoors. Teak garden furniture needs a small amount attention to last many years.

Teak is one of the most costly woods. Despite this, we can conclude that teak garden furniture is a solid investment because of its natural strengths.

You should clean up your teak patio furniture on occasion to stop a buildup of dirt. It is possible to spray water using a hose under low pressure to wash the dust off. Afterwards, with a soft-bristled brush, wash the surface gently with a mixture of warm water, dishwashing liquid, and a few spoonfuls of bleach. Using bleach too often will make the wood pale so bleaching is not essential. Afterwards, rinse again with clean water. Dry the furniture with a towel or large rag finally.

Teak furniture that is kept outside will by nature begin to slowly fade color from the golden honey tone of freshly cut wood to be a gray color. This process of teak fading to silver-gray is natural and merely affects the outer appearance. The process does not do anything to the longevity of your teak garden furniture.

Some like the golden tone of brand new teak outdoor furniture and make use of teak oil in an attempt to restore this tone. However, teak oil is not good because it needs to be retreated every three months from the time you start using it. Oil can also increase the probability for mildew to grow. It is better to use teak sealer yearly after a good cleaning of your teak garden furniture to try to keep the golden honey color.

You may want to buy furniture covers for your teak patio furniture, in particular in the winter season or if your house is in a place that has a lot of dust. If you choose to do so, be sure to use furniture covers made with a breathable fabric. Do not employ a plastic cover which is certain to trap humidity. It would raise the chance of mold forming on the surface.

Stubborn stains such as coffee or red wine can be removed with sanding the outer layer of your outdoor teak furniture. You can start with a medium grade paper and after that end with a fine grade paper to make the surface of the teak smooth. Sanding like this is another method of bringing out the golden coloring of teak furniture since you expose a fresh layer of teak that is saturated with oil.

It doesn't matter if your furniture is a teak gliding bench or a teak dining table, a little care will go far.

As you can see, your outdoor teak furniture is bound to last decades with very little maintenance from you. Because it lasts for so long, teak wood is preferred over other kinds of hardwood. You will rest in knowing that the teak outdoor set you get now should be enjoyed by your children and grandchildren.




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