How Do You Protect Outside Furniture Made Of Teak?
If you’ve recently acquired teak furniture for your garden, you know that it is a sizable investment. The beauty of teak will last for years when properly cared for, but if you do not keep it clean and oil it regularly it will develop a gray patina. Even then the teak can be restored, but the best way to protect outside furniture made of teak is to oil it regularly from the beginning and to store it during winter months when it is not in use. To keep your outdoor teak furniture looking as good as the day you purchased it, follow these instructions. While wearing rubber gloves, pour a generous amount of teak oil on a clean, lint-free rag. Work the teak oil into the furniture by rubbing the rag in the direction of the wood grain, starting at the top and working your way to the bottom. Pour more teak oil onto the rag as needed, applying the oil all over the furniture, and allow to dry completely. To maintain your teak furniture’s golden glow, repeat every three months, and store your teak