You will notice that outdoor teak furniture does not need much care. It is perfect for owners who are too busy or don’t want to waste time caring it. The price of teak outdoor furniture is quite high but worth it.
Fresh teak color is light brown like honey. During its age, the color is gradually turning into gray. It’s up to you to keep the traditional brown color or let it transform to ash gray.
Although teak requires less care, you should clean it regularly. The caring process is very easy and time-saving. We would like to share some methods of caring for outdoor teak furniture that you can do it at home.
Simple maintenance outdoor teak furniture
For one-step cleaning, you can use a brush to regularly clean your teak table.
If there is dust in it, use a soft brush and clean it with soapy water. After that, rinse completely and let it dry.
Grease stains removal
Every outdoor dining area would afraid of grease stains on outdoor furniture, especially outdoor dining table. The best way to remove it is to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use their recommended cleaner.
However, if you don’t have any caring recommendation from the manufacturer, you can use a regular cleaner from online or local shops. But before applying it to your teak furniture, you should know that it can turn your teak color back from gray to brown. If you prefer the elegant ash gray teak table, this might not be a good idea.
Before polishing
Polishing is for those who want to turn the gray teak furniture back into the initial brown. When buying an outdoor teak table, if you want to keep the original light brown color, apply a sealant to it. Then you can polish it with oil when needed.
Some notes
Outdoor teak furniture is rot and mildew resistance. However, a little care will make it last longer on your patio and garden. The best way is to keep it away from moisture. Remember to clean up water or other liquid from the teak table. Don’t put outdoor teak furniture on water ground. In that way, you can retain the durability of teak as well as keeping the charming look of your outdoor furniture.
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