Teak Wood Care

As a popular choice for outdoor furniture, teak wood has been used not only because it looks beautiful, but also for its durability. It can withstand harsh weathers for years to come. There are many types of finished look preferred by owners such as gray or golden brown. At times, teak can get stained which only requires occasional cleaning. No matter what your preferences are, maintaining and caring for teak wood is a must. Keep your furniture looking like new with regular cleaning supplies.

Clean Teak Wood Furniture

Cleaning the furniture periodically will maintain the shine and desired appearance of your furniture. Take a look at how easy it is to care for your outdoor furniture.

Materials Needed

• Teak oil
• Clean cloths
• Water
• Hose
• Mild Soap
• Sponge
• Copper wool

Step #1: Take some clean clothes and wipe away the teak's excreted oils. This will make your furniture turn gray faster. As you see the oils, keep wiping it off with clean cloths. You may skip this step if you wish to let your furniture take on the color.

Step #2: A vital step is sanding your furniture when it starts to turn gray. Sanding the furniture will help keep the teak's color intact and reveal a smooth finish. You will have to maintain the color by applying the teak oil every 3 months.

Step #3: Take a hose and clean the furniture. Try not to use a pressure wash on any of the furniture. If there are tough stains or dirt on your furniture, add some mild soap in with the water and sponge over the furniture. Rinse the soap properly so it won't leave any scums. This will help clear the dirt.

Step #4: Copper wool, and not steel wool, will help you gently get rid of any bird droppings and other rugged tarnishes off the teak furniture.

Care for Teak Wood Furniture

Any finished teak generally doesn't need much of maintenance or care. Only the unfinished furniture needs proper care and maintenance from time to time.

Step #1: Always keep your furniture covered in the months of winter. If the furniture is outside, perhaps in the lawn or uncovered patio furniture, get it under some shade or covered area. Also, don't place your teak furniture in puddles or rain. To help keep the beautiful furniture looking like new, following these simple tricks can prolong its life.

Step #2: The basic idea behind this is lots of attention from your side. Teak is a durable and hard wood, but it also is sensitive toward getting stained and/or damaged. Certain types of chemicals, flames, and black-soled shoes can also harm the surface of the furniture. Hence, keep all these things as far away as possible to prevent any permanent damage.

Step #3: Only use specific teak cleaner for your furniture. The bottle will have specific instructions for diluting it with water. Follow the directions to the point and use a non-metallic scrubber to clean the surfaces. Make sure to rinse properly after each use.

Step #4: Once you've cleaned the wood furniture, let it dry overnight. The next day, you feel that the color of your furniture is what you're looking for, then go to the next step. If it seems too dark, then clean the surfaces one more time.

Step #5: Now comes the part for the teak oil. These oils are specific for cleaning only teak wood, as they help in keeping the wood sturdy and gorgeous. Always use specific amount as mentioned on the bottle. You can apply as many coats as directed on the product, or till you get your desired color.

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Outdoor teak furniture require extra attention and maintenance. After you're done cleaning the surfaces, keep young children and pets away till the teak oil has time to dry off. As I mentioned earlier, the entire process does not take much of time or maintenance. The wood itself is very sturdy and can withstand different weathers. If you feel that your furniture needs a cleaning job due to dark spots or stains on it, then follow the steps mentioned above for perfect care.