How to Care for Teak Wood Furniture
The oil that teak wood naturally produces protects the wood, which makes it a popular choice for outdoor furniture. Teak wood is durable and easy to care for. With age, the teak wood will begin to develop a silvery-gray color. This is natural and gives the teak wood its aged look. Teak wood should be cleaned once a year to remove built-up dirt and keep it looking its best. With proper care, teak wood will give you a lifetime of use. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 5-gallon bucket
- Mild liquid dish soap
- White vinegar
- Plastic tarp
- Sponge
- Water hose
- Towels
Instructions
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Fill a 5-gallon bucket with 1 gallon of cool water. Add ¼ tsp. of a mild liquid dish soap. If mold or mildew is present, add 1 cup of white vinegar. The vinegar can also be added to remove musty odors from your teak wood.
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Lay a plastic tarp out flat in your yard on a warm, sunny day. Place the teak wood on top of the plastic tarp.
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Submerge a sponge in the mixture. Scrub the teak wood with the sponge. Begin at the bottom of the teak wood and work your way up. Continue scrubbing until you have thoroughly cleaned the teak wood.
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Rinse the solution off the teak wood with a water hose. Begin at the bottom and move the water in a steady back-and-forth motion.
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Wipe the teak wood dry with a towel.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid using abrasive cleaning products on your teak wood furniture.
References
- Photo Credit glasses on a teak table image by Thor Jorgen Udvang from Fotolia.com
