KEEP TEAK OUTDOOR FURNITURE IN SHAPE

Outdoor teak furniture is one of the most favored wooden furniture varieties in the market today. This favor is for good reason, because outdoor teak furniture stands out from all the rest. Outdoor teak furniture, firstly, has a color that appeals to the masses. The rich, golden brown color of outdoor teak furniture attracts the choosiest buyers because of it exudes a rustic and classic feel to any room or area it is placed upon. Outdoor teak furniture is also made of a rare piece of high quality hardwood, teak. This is why outdoor teak furniture is a bit more expensive and valued than most wooden furniture made from a different kind of wood.

Outdoor teak furniture also possess certain qualities that make it one of the best and most recommended choice of both homeowners and wood furniture experts all over. Outdoor teak furniture do not shrink over time, even when exposed to the sun. It also is naturally resistant to swelling which makes outdoor teak furniture perfect even when outside because it does not become misshapen or deformed after some time. And because outdoor teak furniture is made of a high quality hardwood, it is also naturally resistant to rotting. Unlike ordinary wooden furniture made of lesser kinds of wood, outdoor teak furniture does not easily rot, even when immersed in water, such as puddles in the garden during the rainy season, a quality that a lot of homeowners are impressed with.

Now, it is established that teak outdoor furniture are very good investments to make when you choose furniture for outside use. And like most furniture located inside or outside the home, teak outdoor furniture too need some amount of cleaning and upkeep to age beautifully. As we all know, wooden furniture are very low-maintenance furniture. They are not difficult to clean, a simple dusting and wiping would usually do. A little bit of polishing will also finish the job. Teak outdoor furniture, too, are low-maintenance furniture, but the thing is, compared to indoor furniture, teak outdoor furniture need more than just dusting and wiping.

To keep your teak outdoor furniture in top shape and help it maintain its beauty to age nicely, you need some very easy ways to clean it. As you can see, teak outdoor furniture are placed outside and therefore, contracts more dirt and dust and soot, not to mention animal droppings and whatnot. You should periodically lightly wash your teak outdoor furniture with dish washing soap and water. Use a soft sponge or brush to gently wash you teak outdoor furniture, careful no to scratch the surface. After rinsing, wipe your teak outdoor furniture dry with a clean cloth and let it dry further and more thoroughly by placing it under the sun. When your teak outdoor furniture are fully dry, you may apply a coat or two of teak protector to prevent its color from fading.