Giving your outdoor furniture an annual spring cleaning will help preserve its peak condition.
Care instructions for teak outdoor furniture.
Apply a first coat of teak oil.
Follow the steps in the how to clean teak furniture section.
If this is not possible at least make sure that water isn t standing on your teak furniture and that the legs aren t sitting in puddles.
Simple cleaning clean your teak furniture periodically with a brush for simple cleaning.
Any solid surface coating like varnish must be removed before using two part cleaner.
If it is showing dirt use a mild mixture of soap and water and scrub with a soft brush to loosen and remove it.
It is recommended to use a specially formulated teak cleaner such as golden care teak cleaner which will clean and brighten the wood at the same time.
You should choose a sunny day to clean your teak furniture so that it will dry faster.
Rinse well with clean water after washing.
What you will need step 1.
For tougher stains there are teak cleaning products available online which you can try including golden care teak wood cleaner.
Use a dishwashing abrasive sponge such as a scotch brite pad or a soft bristle brush to work the cleanser in covering small areas at a time working from top to bottom.
Because of high moisture levels it s best to bring teak indoors during the winter.
To clean weathered teak a specially formulated teak cleaner is recommended.
Clean your furniture thoroughly and let it dry.
Using outdoor furniture indoors isn t such a bad idea either.
Never use a brass brush or a pressure washer to clean teak these methods will scour the soft grain of the wood causing a rough and splintery surface.
Use a natural bristle brush or lint free cloth.
For tough stains and mildew add one part household bleach to two parts water in the soap solution.
In case you are planning to polish your outdoor teak furniture first letting it dry.
This will require sanding.
It only needs some basic cleaning to remove dirt and to prevent external mold growth.