How to Care for Garden Furniture on the Dacha to Make It Last Longer

Caring for plastic garden furniture is easy: just wipe it periodically with a damp cloth. But what about wooden furniture?

In this regard, furniture made from teak is ideal: it does not require additional care but may change color under the influence of sunlight and humidity. For example, it can turn from golden-brown to silver-gray. To avoid this, periodically treat the furniture with oil and clean it at least once a year.

How to Clean Garden Furniture: Step-by-Step Guide

Wash the furniture with soapy water

Wait a couple of minutes for the moisture to be absorbed into the surface. Only then proceed with cleaning.

Equip yourself with a brush with soft bristles or cloth

Start from the bottom and move upward to avoid streaks on the surface. Do not press hard on the brush. After finishing, check if a more thorough cleaning is needed.

If necessary, use a cleaning product

Only use a special product for cleaning garden furniture. It will help remove old dirt and moss.

Rinse the furniture with water from a hose

Remove all soap and cleaning product residue. Be careful not to use too strong a water pressure, as it may damage the wooden surface.

How to Treat Wood with Oil?

Clean the surface before treatment

After cleaning, leave the furniture to dry for a day. Store it away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations — in a place where the temperature is not below 13°C.

Buff the surface

Use sandpaper.

Mix the oil

This is important to do both before and after using it.

Evenly apply oil to the surface

Use a brush or lint-free cotton cloth. Just as during cleaning, start from the bottom and move upward.

Remove excess oil within 20 minutes

This can be done with a clean cotton cloth. Then consider its disposal (to avoid fire).

Check if one layer is enough

If needed, apply several more layers.

Let the furniture dry

Wait 48 hours and ensure that water and garden dust do not come into contact with the items.

Repeat the process 1–2 times a year

Just don’t forget to clean the furniture before each treatment.