| Many finer homes and businesses feature beautiful | | | | your teak furniture occasionally with good, |
| indoor and outdoor furniture made from teak. Although | | | | old-fashioned soap and water. Just make sure you do |
| the obvious reason is the beauty that comes from | | | | the washing by hand, never using a power washer |
| teak, there are many benefits to choosing this type of | | | | that can damage the furniture. You also want to make |
| wood. Saturated with natural oils required to survive | | | | sure any soap used is nontoxic. Simply check with |
| the rainforest where teak grows, this wood is naturally | | | | your local gardening center or hardware store for the |
| resistant to rot, insects, and outdoor elements. | | | | best product sold in your area. |
| Therefore, while the price of teak furniture is generally | | | | Now, some people prefer to apply a finish to their |
| a little more than you would pay for cedar, redwood, | | | | furniture, which is fine. For this, you have several good |
| or oak, the fact that this furniture is strong and durable, | | | | options. Remember, if you want you can allow the |
| it is money well spent. | | | | teak furniture to weather naturally. To do this, you |
| However, because you will spend more for quality | | | | literally do nothing. Simply leave the teak furniture |
| outdoor furniture, it is important to know how to care | | | | outside in the elements, allowing the environment to |
| for your patio furniture to enhance its beauty and help | | | | weather on its own. With this, you will still need to |
| it last even longer than normal. Keep in mind that the | | | | wash the teak furniture with soap and water, about |
| nice thing about teak is that it can be made for both | | | | once a year. |
| indoor and outdoor furniture. Regardless of where the | | | | Another option for your furniture is to use a wood oil |
| teak furniture is placed, you can be sure it will look | | | | sealer. Again, teak naturally contains oil but with a |
| stunning and complement any home or patio. | | | | sealer, this oil will maintain in the wood grain so it lasts |
| The key with teak furniture is to use products that will | | | | longer. One very important note - only use oil sealer on |
| bring out its natural color. Since teak varies from a | | | | indoor furniture and never on outdoor teak in that the |
| blonde to golden amber to a rich, warm caramel, | | | | extra oil will cause the wood to turn black from mildew. |
| choosing the right product is important. Unfortunately, | | | | Now, if your teak furniture has been painted, you can |
| even with teak, if any wood furniture is left outdoors | | | | protect it with a stain preservative. In this case, you |
| without being treated, it will battle the elements. The | | | | want stain that is semi-transparent and with a UV |
| advantage of choosing this material is that it has the | | | | inhibitor. Keep in mind that teak furniture manufacturers |
| ability to fight a little harder. However, by using quality | | | | strongly discourage people from painting teak simply |
| products to care for your teak furniture, it will retain its | | | | because it ruins the natural color and beauty while |
| smooth finish, stay strong, and last for years longer. | | | | blistering and peeling over time from the oil. With a few |
| You will find a number of excellent products on the | | | | easy steps, you can care for your teak furniture and |
| market specifically designed for teak furniture. In | | | | have the confidence that it will provide you with years |
| addition, there are a few things you can do as well. To | | | | of beauty and enjoyment. |
| help remove the build-up of moss, you should wash off | | | | |