If you are already the proud owner of teak furniture, you will no doubt be aware of the qualities it is prized for: highly durable and requiring little care and attention compared to most other wood types; if your furniture is of the highest quality (Grade A teak) you know that it will survive outside in most conditions – even a harsh winter where frost and snow is typically followed by torrential ice-cold rain. You will have purchased your piece or pieces on the understanding that it will potentially last a lifetime and beyond.
That’s not to say that teak does not require any care or cleaning, because like any highly-used household goods, it will need some looking after. With the highest quality teak – even teak that is reclaimed from other sources – you should not need expensive cleaning agents.
What should I Use to clean my Teak Furniture?
A Grade Teak is the most durable and suitable for practically any use – indoors and outdoors. It is commonly used for garden furniture and for decking because it is resistant to the elements and insects. However, mildew and moss might start to grow on the outside from time to time. This does not look very attractive so make sure to wipe away any build up regularly. Soapy water is normally enough but make sure to do it by hand. You shouldn’t need to re-oil it though doing so might keep the colour
If you have Grade B teak, it will require a bit more care and attention than the highest quality A Grade. It has more moisture and lower oil content than A Grade so is completely unsuitable for garden furniture. Grade B comes from the heartwood of less mature trees and the outer layers of mature trees. If you opt for outdoor furniture then you will regularly need to remove fungus and moss. Soapy water again ought to be enough and it is a good idea to oil it annually
Grade C comes from the outside of juvenile trees so it has not had the time to mature, to develop its oil content and reduce its moisture content. This is completely unsuitable for outdoor furniture and will require more care and attention – it simply will not survive outside for very long in the harsh conditions of the Dutch climate. As you will keep it indoors, the usual care and attention you will pay to other wood types applies here. It will need regular oiling and can get damaged easily.
If you Don’t Own Teak Furniture…
You may or may not be aware of the durability of high quality teak and why it is so highly prized. If not, then you might be surprised at just how easy to care for furniture made from this particular wood actually is. As the tree has evolved in areas of the world that has a clear dry and wet season, it has become used to even some of the most extreme wet conditions. Souren Furniture manufactures luxury furniture from this highly prized wood and often from reclaimed sources. Because of the longevity of teak, reclamation of old wood to produce new furniture is viable for a business and for the communities where teak grows.
Souren Furniture has a wide range of furniture from the highest quality teak. We supply tables and chairs, TV units, garden furniture and much more.
Teak maintenance
It’s no doubt that teak furniture is best known to be a maintenance-free furniture and do not need any significant care. These are maintenance free because of exceptional water and weather resistance offered. Although, outdoor teak furniture can last for a life time even if you leave the furniture exposed in rainy season, it won’t get damaged. Teak furniture is chiefly designed for outdoor furniture purpose and doesn't ask for much attention however to keep it in best possible shape there are few things that one must keep in mind to drive lifelong quality benefits out of the product.
Cleaning
It is essential to clean your furniture regularly as dust and dirt can cause the shining golden brown color of the teak to dampen and can make your furniture look unappealing plus no one really enjoys relaxing on dusty piece of furniture. Cleaning your furniture, particularly garden furniture is thus of great significance and you can easily clean your teak furniture with mild soapy water using a piece of sponge or soft clean cloth that can easily wipe away all the stains or dust from the furniture. Make sure that you use a soft clean cloth or sponge to clean the furniture and these do not leave any scratches on the surface and let the furniture dry in sun after you have cleaned it properly.
Maintaining color and texture
Teak wood has a very striking shining golden brown color that slowly fades away into silver grey color with usage. Although, the silver grey color of teak also looks great and compliments well with the outer atmosphere but if you wish to keep smooth golden brown color of your furniture alive, you need to take care from time to time and make sure that you keep your furniture covered. Also you can use a fine 220 grade sand-paper or of higher grade to maintain the smooth finish of you outdoor teak furniture.
If you want your furniture to look new and give a glossy smooth finish, then you must be particular about small facts that you must take care of. Teak is a maintenance free wood and you need not worry about the quality under any condition however to maintain the shine and freshness of your furniture, you have to put in a modest effort.