How To Take Care Of Outdoor Teak Furniture
by Donald Rinchen
Teak patio furniture is the highest quality backyard furniture available. Teak furniture is also quite easy to look after. Teak has unique properties that make teak furniture ideal for use outdoors. Teak garden furniture takes only a little care or maintenance to last a long time.
Teak is one of the most costly woods. In spite of this, you can come to the conclusion that teak furniture is a practical investment based on its durability.
It is good to clean your teak furniture once in a while in order to undo any dirt or dust. It is possible to employ a garden hose without high pressure to wash the dust and dirt away. Then, with a soft brush, wash the teak wood delicately with a solution of warm water, mild detergent, and a few spoonfuls of bleach. Using bleach too often will make the wood pale so adding bleach is not necessary. After this, rinse once more with clean water. Dry the surface with a towel or large rag afterwards.
Teak furniture which is left outside will naturally start to eventually shift color from the honey shade of new wood to a silver-gray patina. This process of wood fading to silver-gray is harmless and just cosmetic. It does not affect the strength of your teak garden furniture.
Some really like the honey shade of brand new teak and treat it with teak oil as a method to preserve the gold color. But teak oil is bad because it needs to be retreated every three or four once you begin applying it. Oils can also improve the probability for mildew and black spots to grow. A better idea is to treat with teak sealer once a year after a good cleaning of your teak garden furniture if you want to try to restore the golden color.
You may select to get furniture covers to protect your teak patio furniture, particularly for the winter months or if your house is in a place with a lot of dust. If you choose to use covers, make sure to purchase a furniture cover made from a breathable material. Do not employ a cover made from plastic that is bound to trap moisture. It would raise the likelihood of mold and mildew growing on the wood.
Stubborn stains including red wine can be removed with a light sanding of the very top layer of the teak outdoor furniture. Begin by using a medium sandpaper and after that finish with a fine grade to make the surface of the wood nice and smooth. Sanding is also a method of bringing out the golden honey color of teak furniture as you expose a new level of wood which is still saturated with natural oils.
It doesn't matter if your furniture is a teak bench or a teak table and set of chairs, a little care will go far.
As you can see, your teak patio furniture should last for many years with not so much maintenance from you. Because it lasts for so long, teak is preferred to other kinds of hardwood. You will enjoy knowing that a teak outdoor set you buy at this time can be handed down to your children.
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Title: How To Take Care Of Outdoor Teak Furniture
Author: Donald Rinchen
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Keywords: patio furniture,garden furniture,outdoor furniture,woodworking,furniture,home improvement,gardening,hobbies,home,decorating
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