How To Care For Teak Garden Furniture
by Jordan Matthews
Teak outdoor furniture is the best quality patio furniture on earth. Teak garden furniture is also very simple to maintain. Teak has unique properties which make furniture made from teak perfect for use outdoors. Teak outdoor furniture requires just a little care or maintenance to have a long lifespan.
Teak is a precious wood. On the other hand, we should come to the conclusion that outdoor teak furniture is a worthy investment because of its durability.
It is good to clean your teak patio furniture occasionally to stop a buildup of dirt or dust. It is possible to spray water using a hose without high pressure to rinse the dust and dirt off. Following that, using a soft bristled brush, rub the furniture gently with a mixture of water, dish washing liquid, and a couple spoonfuls of bleach. Using bleach too often will affect the color of the wood so bleach is optional. Afterwards, rinse another time with clean water. Pat the surface dry with a towel or large rag finally.
Teak patio furniture which remains outdoors will naturally start to slowly change color from the golden honey tone of freshly cut wood to be a gray patina. The process of teak furniture becoming gray is harmless and purely affects the outer appearance. It does not reduce the strength of your teak furniture.
Some people prefer the golden honey coloring of new teak furniture and make use of teak oil in an attempt to maintain this color. But teak oil is not recommended because it needs to be reapplied every three or four from the time you start applying it. Oils can also raise the chance for mildew to form. A better idea is to apply teak sealer yearly after a good cleaning of your teak patio furniture if you want to try to restore the golden tone.
You might select to use a furniture cover for your teak patio furniture, especially for the winter months or if your house is in a location with a lot of dust. If you select to use covers, be sure to find furniture covers made with a breathable fabric. Do not use a cover made from plastic that would trap moisture. This raises the likelihood of mildew growing on the wood.
Difficult stains such as red wine and coffee can be removed with a light sanding of the outer layer of the teak garden furniture. Begin with a medium grade paper and after that finish with a fine grade sandpaper to get the surface of the teak nice and smooth. Sanding is another way of bringing out the golden honey coloring of teak wood since you are exposing a new layer of teak wood that is still full of the oil of the wood.
It doesn't matter if your furniture is a teak gliding bench or a teak bath mat, a little maintenance will go a long way.
As you can see, your teak furniture can last a lifetime with not so much maintenance for you to do. As it will last for so long, teak wood is preferred to other varieties of wood. You can know that any teak dining set you purchase at this time will be enjoyed by your family in future generations.
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Title: How To Care For Teak Garden Furniture
Author: Jordan Matthews
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Keywords: wood furniture,outdoor furniture,garden furniture,patio furniture,outdoors,home improvement,woodworking,gardening,home,hobbies
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