lundi 5 août 2013

How To Take Care Of Outdoor Teak Furniture

By Jordan Matthews


Teak outdoor furniture is the most excellent quality patio furniture in the world. Teak garden furniture is also extremely simply to maintain. Teakwood has special properties that make teak furniture excellent for use outside. Teak outdoor furniture requires just a little care or maintenance to last a long time.

Teakwood is a precious wood. In spite of this, you should conclude that teak outdoor furniture is a great investment owing to its long life.

It is good to clean up your teak occasionally to remove any dust. Easiest way is to employ a hose on a low pressure setting to rinse the dirt and dust away. Then, with a soft brush, rub the teak wood gently with a mix of warm water, dishwashing liquid, and a few tablespoons of bleach. If you use bleach too often is going to lighten the wood so bleach is not necessary. Once done, rinse once more with pure water. Dry the furniture using a towel or large rag to finish.

Teak patio furniture that is left outdoors will by nature start to eventually change color from the golden honey shade of brand new wood to be a gray color. The process of wood becoming gray is harmless and only affects the outer appearance. The process does not affect the longevity of your teak furniture.

A few people prefer the golden shade of new teak outdoor furniture and make use of teak oil in order to preserve this color. However, teak oil is going to cause more trouble because it needs to be reapplied every three months once you start using it. Oils will also increase the likelihood for mildew and black spots to grow. A better idea is to apply teak sealer yearly after a good cleaning of your teak patio furniture to try to maintain the golden coloring.

You might select to use furniture covers for your teak furniture, in particular in the winter or if you live in a location that has a lot of dust. If you opt to do so, make certain to get furniture covers made made from a material that breathes. Do not get a plastic cover which would trap moisture. This raises the likelihood of mold and mildew forming on the wood.

Stubborn stains like coffee can be removed by sanding the very top layer of the teak patio furniture. Start with a medium grade sandpaper and then finish off with a fine grade paper to get a smooth outer finish. Sanding like this is another method of bringing out the golden coloring of teakwood since you will expose a fresh layer of teak wood which is saturated with the oil of the wood.

No matter if your furniture is a teak deck chair or a teak dining set, a bit of cleaning will go far.

So you can see, your teak patio furniture is going to last for many years with little care from you. As it will last such a long time, teak wood is preferred over other kinds of hardwood. You will rest in knowing that the teak outdoor set you buy in the present can be handed down to your family in future generations.




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