The warm look of wooden furniture goes particularly well with the atmosphere of a garden. Wind, sunlight and rain will cause the material to age if it is not cared for. You can find out how you can give your furniture a new shine in spring in the following article.
How do you properly care for wooden garden furniture?
To care for wooden garden furniture, first remove dirt and weathering with a brush or degreying agent. Then apply a suitable wood oil to protect the furniture from further weather influences and maintain its natural appearance.
Why do wooden furniture get a patina?
Garden furniture is predominantly made from durable woods such as teak, robinia, eucalyptus or cedar. These contain essential oils that provide natural weather protection. However, the furniture should be cleaned and cared for regularly, as even the sturdiest wood weathers over time.
One cause is UV radiation from the sun. This breaks down the lignin in the wood, which is reflected in a lighter discoloration of the surface. This process makes it increasingly rough, so that small dust particles can get stuck. Rain, snow, frost and wind put additional strain on the wood. Without care, you can clearly see this on the chairs and tables after a few years.
Refresh teak garden furniture
The hardwood from Asia copes very well with the effects of the weather. However, you should maintain the furniture regularly at least once a year to maintain its beauty.
Materials needed
- Ungreyer
- Brush
- Brush
- Sponge
- old rag
- Sandpaper and abrasive fleece
- Teakwood oil
Procedure
- Brush the furniture thoroughly.
- Apply degreying agent with a wide brush.
- Wrap off loosened dirt with the abrasive fleece (€13.00 on Amazon) and rinse with plenty of water.
- Sand heavily weathered areas, sweep off dust and treat again with degreying agent.
- Finally, apply the teak oil with the sponge and let it absorb for 15 minutes.
- Remove excess oil with a cloth.
Care for natural wood furniture
It is best to care for these with natural soap with a high oil content. These contain vegetable oils and not only clean the wood, but also ensure that the treatment does not put unnecessary strain on the material.
- Scrape some shavings off the soap and make a lye.
- Apply with a sponge and rub with a root brush.
- Rinse with clean water and let dry.
- Use a sponge to apply a colorless or pigmented wood oil that matches the wood.
- Let it absorb and remove excess with an old rag.
Tip
Do not use microfiber cloths to clean wooden furniture, as these remove the oil that is naturally contained in the wood.
