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. 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 can turn from golden-brown to silver-gray. To prevent this, 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 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
Use only a special product for cleaning garden furniture. It will help remove old stains and moss.
Rinse the furniture with water from a hose
Remove all soap and cleaning product residue. Be careful not to use a strong water jet, as it may 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 is no lower than 13°C.
Sand the surface
Use sandpaper.
Mix the oil
This is important to do both before and after using it.
Apply oil evenly 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 avoid 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 gets on the items.
Repeat the process 1–2 times a year
Just don't forget to clean the furniture before each treatment.
