MAINTENANCE GUIDE

MAINTENANCE GUIDE



TEAK IS A DENSE HARD DECIDUOUS TREE FOUND IN TROPICAL REGIONS OF THE WORLD SUCH AS MYANMAR AND THAILAND. ITis unmatched in durability and beauty.Teak furniture is unique because it produces its own natural oil that makes it very low maintenance in comparison to other types of wood furniture. Furthermore, teak oil prevents water and moisture from sinking into the wood that can cause dry rot.



MAINTAINING NATURAL TEAK TO MAINTAIN THE GOLDEN - BROWN HUE OF NEW TEAK, UV PROTECTION IS AN ESSENTIAL STEP IN YOUR TEAK FURNITURE CARE REGIMEN. Consider placing your teak pieces under the cover or shade or in an area that doesn’t receive direct sunlight. Apply a teak oil, color guard, or sealer to prevent the aging process. If your teak has already started to weather, use a good teak cleaner or hand-sand your piece with fine-grit sandpaper, which will remove the outer grey layer and restore the original golden shade.



HOW TO TAKE CARE of YOUR TEAK FURNITURE Do not place hot/cold items directly on the table top. Use placemats or trivets under hot items and coasters under beverages to prevent marks and stains. Wipe the table with a soft, dry cloth. WARNING: The occasional application of a high-quality clear furniture wax will help protect the finish from minor spills. Please note that slight variations in color may occur; test was on an inconspicuous area first.

HOW TO CLEAN TEAK FURNITURE Cleaning teak furniture once To remove and prevent mold a year with a soft-bristled and mildew, use a mold and brush and soapy water will mildew cleaner.Thereafter remove most accumulated you can usually just dust off dirt. your furniture with a soft cloth. To remove heavy stains, To prevent food or drink stain you can lightly sand away ,you can also use a stain-shield these areas with fine-grit solution,which creates a water sand paper. base “shield” that prevents stains from seeping through. WARNING: Avoid pressure-washing teak, which can scour and roughen the wood’s surface, or steel wool, which can create rust spots.

SANDING TEAK WOOD Lightly sanding teak wood will reveal a fresh and glowing finish below the surface level. This will restore the original honey brown glow. Sanding can be a bit more difficult on furniture that has hard to reach areas so you have to work around these spots by hand. Once you’re finished sanding and removing dust, you can move on to seal the wood to preserve the hues of the wood.

TEAK FACTS TEAK WOOD IS DENSE It’s inclined to bend, wrap or crack over time. TEAK NATURAL OILS Prevent teak furniture from dry rot. TEAK CONTAINS A NATURAL RESIN That is a rubber-like substance. It acts as a natural repellent against insects and termites.



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