How to Care for Garden Furniture on the Dacha to Extend Its Lifespan

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

In this regard, teak furniture is ideal: it requires no additional care but can change color due to exposure to sunlight and humidity. For example, it may fade 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: A 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 proceed with cleaning.

Use a brush with soft bristles or a cloth

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

If necessary, use a cleaning product

Make sure it's a special cleaner for 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. Ensure the water stream 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 — somewhere 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 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 avoid fire hazards).

Check if one layer is enough

If needed, apply additional 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.