Why does wooden furniture get a patina?
Garden furniture is predominantly made of resistant woods such as teak, robinia, or eucalyptus cedar manufactured. These contain essential oils, which represent a natural protection against weathering. Nevertheless, the furniture should be cleaned and cared for regularly, as even the most robust wood will weather over time.
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One of the causes is UV radiation from the sun. This breaks down the lignin in the wood, which is reflected in a lighter discoloration of the surface. As a result of this process, this becomes rougher and rougher, so that small dust particles can stick. Rain, snow, frost and wind put additional strain on the wood. Without care, you can clearly see that on the chairs and tables after a few years.
Freshen up teak garden furniture
The hardwood from Asia copes very well with the effects of the weather. Nevertheless, you should regularly care for the furniture at least once a year in order to maintain their beauty.
Materials needed
- Grayer
- brush
- paint brush
- sponge
- old rag
- Sandpaper and abrasive fleece
- Teak oil
method
- Brush furniture thoroughly.
- Apply the graying agent with a wide brush.
- Rub off the loosened dirt with the abrasive fleece and rinse with plenty of water.
- Sand heavily weathered areas, sweep off dust and treat again with gray remover.
- Finally, apply the teak oil with the sponge and let it soak in for 15 minutes.
- Remove excess oil with the rag.
Maintain natural wood furniture
You prefer 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 material is not unnecessarily stressed by the treatment.
- Shave some chips off the soap and make a lye.
- Apply with a sponge and rub off with a scraper.
- Rinse with clean water and let dry.
- Apply a colorless or pigmented wood oil that is matched to the wood using a sponge.
- Let it soak in and remove excess with an old cloth.
Tips
Do not use microfiber cloths to clean wooden furniture, as these remove the naturally contained oil from the wood.
