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, teak furniture is ideal: it requires no additional care but may change color due to sunlight and humidity. For example, it might change from golden-brown to silver-gray. To prevent this, you should 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 few minutes for the moisture to absorb into the surface. Only then begin cleaning.

Use 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 cleaner for 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. Make sure the water pressure is not too strong — it could damage the wooden surface.

How to Treat Wood with Oil?

Clean the surface before treatment

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

Sand the surface

Use sandpaper.

Mix the oil

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

Evenly apply the oil to the surface

Use a brush or lint-free cotton cloth. As with 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 prevent fire).

Check if one layer is enough

If needed, apply a few more layers.

Let the furniture dry

Wait 48 hours and ensure no water or garden dust touches the items.

Repeat the process 1–2 times a year

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