Care Guide For Teak Garden Furniture

Teak garden furniture is a kind of tropical hardwood that have a high content of natural oil. Garden furniture made out of teak is the best choice because of its durability, stability, and resistance. Teak wood is weather resistant and you can leave your furniture outside all throughout the year and while cracks and grain might develop due to exposure to sunlight and rain, you have nothing to worry, as this is perfectly normal.

Although teak garden furniture can withstand wear and tear, taking good care of your furniture will give you a whole lot of benefits. When you purchase teak garden furniture, it is usually delivered untreated and you will be able to see the natural color of the wood. Without any treatment applied, your wooden garden furniture will slowly turn into a silver grey colour which will not affect its durability and can still be use for many more years to come.

One of the common maintenance done for teak garden furniture is the application of Teak oil. Although teak oil cannot help increase the life of the timber, regular treatment can slow down the greying effect of Ultraviolet rays and help prevent stains from seeping into the grain of the timber. The oil will somewhat have an effect on the colour of your teak garden furniture. Recommended application of teak oil on a clean surface is at least twice a year. You can find Teak oil and Teak cleaner in almost all DIY stores. The key is to use products that will bring out its natural color.

Aside from applying teak oil, another way of caring for your teak garden furniture is by washing it with soap and water in order to remove the moss build-up. But avoid using high-pressure hose as this can damage the furniture. Make sure to use non-toxic soap that you can easily find in hardware and local garden shops in your area.

Even though teak garden furniture is more expensive than other kinds of garden furniture, it's still the choice of many because of its durability and is low maintenance. With teak garden furniture, you definitely get your money's worth.