The majority of teak furniture is sold in its natural state and intended for outdoor use. Teak outdoor furniture has the reputation of being easy to care for and lasting a lifetime. With a few simple tips, both of these things can be true. You can either let the patio furniture weather to a beautiful grey-silver state or you can apply 100 percent tung oil to preserve the golden brown beauty of new teak. Either way, cleaning and caring for your teak patio furniture is simple and easy.
To Let It Weather:
Dust regularly. Wipe the teak furniture down often, using a soft, clean cloth, to remove excess natural oils and dust. Clean up spills. Wash the furniture when soiled, using a mild detergent, such as dishwashing liquid. Rinse with plain water from a water hose. Remove stains. Lightly sand away areas that are stained with fine-grit sandpaper.
To Preserve Its Color:
Prepare the surface. Wipe the furniture with a soft, damp cloth to remove dust and debris. Oil the wood. Dilute tung or teak oil with an equal amount of mineral spirits and wipe down the cleaned furniture, working with the grain of the wood to preserve the finish. Remove heavy stains. Sand the affected area with fine-grit sandpaper and immediately reapply oil to the area to preserve the wood.
To Let It Weather:
Dust regularly. Wipe the teak furniture down often, using a soft, clean cloth, to remove excess natural oils and dust. Clean up spills. Wash the furniture when soiled, using a mild detergent, such as dishwashing liquid. Rinse with plain water from a water hose. Remove stains. Lightly sand away areas that are stained with fine-grit sandpaper.
To Preserve Its Color:
Prepare the surface. Wipe the furniture with a soft, damp cloth to remove dust and debris. Oil the wood. Dilute tung or teak oil with an equal amount of mineral spirits and wipe down the cleaned furniture, working with the grain of the wood to preserve the finish. Remove heavy stains. Sand the affected area with fine-grit sandpaper and immediately reapply oil to the area to preserve the wood.
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