After a busy summer, spring, and fall of the garden furniture After enjoying the summer, winter is approaching. In winter, teak garden furniture can be stored away, but this is certainly not necessary. Teak garden furniture can remain outside all year round. Don't forget to teak garden table, garden chairs or other teak outdoor furniture. The best way is to first wipe down the garden furniture. cleaning using this step-by-step plan and then properly protect and nourish with teak oil or another protective coating. Storing teak garden furniture is another option. When stored in a well-ventilated, breathable space, garden furniture will last longer than if left outside all year round. However, both options are good, as teak is a strong wood that can withstand various weather conditions (provided it is properly protected and nourished). This is why teak is often used on ship decks.
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Leaving teak garden furniture outside all year round
Teak garden furniture can be left outside all year round. It is advisable to nourish and protect your garden furniture. Before winter, clean the teak with green or brown soap. This soap is 99% biodegradable and is considered a gentle way to clean. Combine this with a lukewarm bucket of water and rub the wooden surface with a soft or hard brush. Soda can be added to the water for better cleaning. This is not necessary because teak wood does not accumulate much green deposit in the summer. For thorough cleaning of teak garden furniture, TEAK2 also has a detailed step-by-step plan.
After cleaning your teak garden furniture, it is necessary to treat it with teak oil, Teak Protector, or Teak Shield. The application method and the different properties are explained in detail in this step-by-step planTeak oil is always a good choice. Apply 1 or 2 coats and allow to soak in to create a good protective layer. The oil penetrates the teak, nourishing the wood. Finally, the garden furniture can be left outside during the winter, either covered or uncovered.
How to store teak garden furniture?
When you decide to store your teak garden furniture, there are several options. It can be stored in a completely closed space or a covered area. It is important that the wood can always breathe. Therefore, do not cover the teak completely! When the wood is placed in a completely closed space, it is important that the humidity is good. In a (small) heated room, the humidity can easily become 'too dry', especially in winter.
How not to store teak garden furniture?
Covering and storing teak garden furniture correctly is important for its preservation. Teak garden furniture should never be covered with a tarpaulin or furniture cover! The wood must be able to breathe. If there is not enough air, the wood can suffocate, causing mold or black deposits to form. These deposits are difficult to remove and cause the wood to rot. Storing furniture under a cover therefore causes more damage to the wood than if the teak furniture were left outside all year round.
Proper storage and covering are important for maintaining garden furniture. Teak garden furniture should never be covered with a cover, tarpaulin, or special furniture cover! If there is not enough air circulation, the wood can 'suffocate', causing mold or black deposits to form.