How To Care For Teak Outdoor Furniture
by David Green
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.
Teak wood is an expensive wood. However, we should conclude that teak outdoor furniture is a great investment based on its durability.
You should clean your outdoor teak furniture sometimes in order to undo any dirt. You may spray water using a garden hose without high pressure to wash the dirt off. After that, using a soft bristled brush, rub the teak wood not too roughly with a mix of water, mild detergent, and a few tablespoons of bleach. If you use too much bleach will make the wood pale so using bleach is optional. Then rinse another time using pure water. Wipe the surface dry using a towel to finish.
Teak garden furniture which stays outside will by nature begin to gradually change color from the honey tone of new wood to a gray patina. The process of teak turning gray patina is harmless and only cosmetic. The process does not affect the strength of your teak patio furniture.
A few people really like the golden tone of brand new teak outdoor furniture and buy teak oil in order to keep the gold color. However, teak oil is not worth it because it has to be reapplied every three months from the time you start applying it. Oils could also improve the chance for mildew and black spots to appear. It is better to use teak sealer yearly after cleaning your teak outdoor furniture if you want to try to preserve the golden honey color.
You may select to use a furniture cover to protect your teak garden furniture, especially for the winter season or if you live in an area with a lot of dust. If you choose to use covers, be certain to employ a furniture cover made with a breathable fabric. Do not use a plastic cover that is bound to trap moisture. It would raise the possibility of mildew forming on the surface of the wood.
Stubborn stains like coffee or red wine can be removed with a light sanding of the outer layer of your teak patio furniture. Begin by using a mid grade sandpaper and after that finish off with a fine grade sandpaper to get the surface of the wood nice and smooth. Sanding like this is another method of bringing out the honey tone of teak furniture because you are exposing a new level of teak wood that is still saturated with oil.
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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Title: How To Care For Teak Outdoor Furniture
Author: David Green
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Keywords: teak furniture, patio furniture, outdoor furniture,furniture,home improvement,woodworking,outdoors,hobbies,recreation,home
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