How To Take Care Of Teak Patio Furniture
by Charles Rockelman
Teak outdoor furniture is the highest quality outdoor furniture on earth. Teak outdoor furniture is also extremely easy to maintain. Teakwood has special qualities that make furniture made from teak ideal for using outdoors. Teak outdoor furniture needs very little maintenance to last decades.
Teakwood is one of the most costly woods. However, you should consider that teak garden furniture is a worthwhile investment due to its durability.
It is a good idea to clean up your outdoor teak furniture sometimes to stop the collection of dust. It is possible to employ a hose without high pressure to rinse the dust off. After that, using a soft bristled brush, rub the surface gently with a solution of water, dishsoap, and a few tablespoons of bleach. If you use bleach too often will lead to a pale color so using bleach is up to your judgement. After this, rinse again with pure water. Dry the surface with a towel to finish.
Outdoor teak furniture which remains outdoors will by nature start to eventually shift color from the golden shade of freshly cut wood to a gray color. The process of teak furniture becoming silver-gray is harmless and purely cosmetic. It does not reduce the longevity of your teak outdoor furniture.
Some people like the golden shade of new teak furniture and treat with teak oil as a method to keep the gold color. However, teak oil is not recommended because it must be retreated every three months once you begin using it. Oils can also improve the likelihood for mildew and black spots to grow. It is better to treat with teak sealer once a year after a good cleaning of your teak garden furniture in order to try to restore the honey shade.
You may opt to buy a furniture cover for your teak patio furniture, especially for the winter months or if your home is in a place that gets a lot of dust. If you select to do so, be sure to find a furniture cover made with a breathable fabric. Do not get a plastic cover which is certain to trap moisture. It would raise the possibility of mildew growing on your furniture.
Stubborn stains such as coffee or red wine can be removed with using sandpaper on the outer most layer of your teak furniture. You can begin with a medium paper and after that complete the job with a fine grade paper to make the surface of the teak nice and smooth. Sanding is another method to bring out the golden honey color of teak furniture since you will expose a fresh layer of teak wood that is still saturated with the oil of the wood.
Regardless if your furniture is a teak adirondack chair or a teak dining table, a little maintenance will go far.
So you can see, your outdoor teak furniture is bound to last a lifetime with not so much maintenance on your part. Since it lasts such a long time, teakwood is preferred to other types of hardwood. You should enjoy knowing that any teak outdoor set you purchase today can be handed down to your children and grandchildren.
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Title: How To Take Care Of Teak Patio Furniture
Author: Charles Rockelman
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