Complete with gorgeous grains and rich color, teak furniture is one of the most liked luxury outdoor garden furniture that radiates the elegant warmth of your well-kept yard.
While our teak furniture is guaranteed to be of the best quality, it’s important to follow our guide for protecting, maintaining, and cleaning the teak in order to ensure its long and beautiful life.
At Weavecraft, the outdoor furniture store online, we recognize the natural beauty of teak wood, as due to its high-quality center cut and natural oils, teak tends to age quickly without the help of cleaners and protectors. Therefore, here is a quick guide for you to maintain your teak’s luxury outdoor garden furniture.
- Before trying any cleaning products on your furniture, test it on a small area on the underside of it to see how it interacts with the teak and its color.
- Wipeout any spills on the teak furniture right away so that they don’t set into the wood and cause stains.
- Occasionally wipe or hose down the furniture between cleaning to keep dirt and debris to a minimum.
- Use coasters for drinks to avoid water rings on your teak.
- Avoid using teak oil, as furniture treated with it often turns black and can even feel gummy to the touch over time, especially in warm, humid climates. We recommend using water-based sealers which last longer and allow the teak to breathe.
- Don’t use steel wool for cleaning, as small flecks of metal can lodge in the grain of the wood and rust over time.
- Don’t sand against the grain, as this will scratch the teak.
- Don’t pressure-wash your teak furniture, as this will cause damage to the wood. It can remove the softwood between the grain causing a rough, furrowed surface that in turn collects water and debris.
- Do consider applying sealants and protectants to your furniture after cleaning to preserve the color and prevent stains or mold. The teak needs to be clean, completely dry, and dust-free before applying these.
For more tips on how to maintain teak furniture, get in touch with Weavecreaft, the best online outdoor furniture shopping store.
