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Get your teak furniture ready for the Summer
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 Get your teak furniture ready for the Summer Teak has been the popular choice for outdoor furniture for a number of years and there are good reasons why. Not only does it look good and come in a variety of formats and styles, but teak also ages extremely well. Its durability means than you can keep it outside all year long without treating or covering up against the elements. Your new teak furniture will look golden brown, but gradually over the years the colour will evolve to a lovely “lived-in” silver grey. Follow our cleaning tips to ensure that your furniture looks its best for the forthcoming outdoor season. Once teak has weathered, it is advisable to give it an annual scrub in the Spring as preparation for the new outdoor season ahead. This is a simple process, all you need is soapy water and a scrubbing brush. However, to make the job easier, you can also use a pressure hose/washer. You should not use a water pressure of more than 60-80 bar because higher pressures may damage the furniture. Also, keep a distance of 15-20 cms between the washer nozzle and the surface to be cleaned. Take care not to direct the water jet directly into the furniture joints as this too may cause damage.  Although treating with teak oil can maintain the “just bought” look of your furniture, it is not necessary because it will not extend the life of your furniture. However, if you prefer your furniture to maintain its new colouring, then teak oil or stain can be applied but this must be undertaken before the furniture begins to weather and change colour. Ensure the furniture is dry and free of any dust or dirt and apply one light coat of oil with a clean cloth or brush, wiping off any surplus. Teak oil should not be applied over accumulated oil or dirt as the result will be dark and the furniture will eventually blacken. Re-oiling annually should be sufficient.  Stubborn marks from spills on a table top, especially if they contain fat, should be avoided where possible, as they can be difficult to remove. Any such marks will eventually be washed out and bleached by the elements. However, this process can be accelerated by allowing the stain to soak into any absorbent material applied to it for a time under pressure and then rubbing with sandpaper. You can also use a degreasing agent with a gentle scrubbing brush and rinsing off with clean water. View our teak outdoor furniture range, including parasols and cushions. Content in this article has been reproduced with king permission of Barlow Tyrie. |
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