Semco two part teak cleaner will remove teak oils food stains the residue of varnish and semco teak sealer.
Care instructions for teak outdoor furniture.
Giving your outdoor furniture an annual spring cleaning will help preserve its peak condition.
Soapy water will also suffice for basic cleaning.
In case you are planning to polish your outdoor teak furniture first letting it dry.
For tough stains and mildew add one part household bleach to two parts water in the soap solution.
Simple cleaning clean your teak furniture periodically with a brush for simple cleaning.
This will require sanding.
It only needs some basic cleaning to remove dirt and to prevent external mold growth.
If it is showing dirt use a mild mixture of soap and water and scrub with a soft brush to loosen and remove it.
For tougher stains there are teak cleaning products available online which you can try including golden care teak wood cleaner.
If this is not possible at least make sure that water isn t standing on your teak furniture and that the legs aren t sitting in puddles.
Caring for teak in the winter.
Because of high moisture levels it s best to bring teak indoors during the winter.
Follow the steps in the how to clean teak furniture section.
Using outdoor furniture indoors isn t such a bad idea either.
Never use a brass brush or a pressure washer to clean teak these methods will scour the soft grain of the wood causing a rough and splintery surface.
Use a dishwashing abrasive sponge such as a scotch brite pad or a soft bristle brush to work the cleanser in covering small areas at a time working from top to bottom.
Use a natural bristle brush or lint free cloth.
Rinse well with clean water after washing.
Clean your furniture thoroughly and let it dry.
What you will need step 1.
Any solid surface coating like varnish must be removed before using two part cleaner.
It is recommended to use a specially formulated teak cleaner such as golden care teak cleaner which will clean and brighten the wood at the same time.