It’s High Time You Knew The Best Way To Treat Wooden Garden Furniture

1. HOMEGIFTGARDEN PRESENTS IT’S HIGH TIME YOU KNEW THE BEST WAY TO TREAT WOODEN GARDEN FURNITURE

2. GARDEN FURNITURE PROTECTION With a garden, comes garden furniture and it hardly ever goes away. Most people tend to use the same garden furniture way past its expiry date. As a result, they end up with rusty and rugged outdoor furniture due to the harsh climate and excessive use. If we carry out regular garden furniture treatment, it will look new for a longer time. But this gives rise to an important question i.e. which is the best way to treat wooden garden furniture? Don’t worry as we are here to make it easier for you. We’ll list wood care tips for different kinds of wood but first, we need to know our wood.

3. KNOWING YOUR WOOD TYPE Before using any kind of garden furniture treatment, it’s important to know your furniture wood type. Your garden furniture protection is only possible if you know all about the furniture and its maintenance. There are two major groups of wood: ·         Hardwood ·         Softwood The latter, as the name suggests, is softer as compared to the former. Moreover, unlike hardwood, it is quite inexpensive. Usually, softwood is painted or treated with a specific furniture finish/varnish. In order to keep it in a good condition for a longer time, it requires regular cleaning. If it seems a little rough we can also apply a fresh coat of paint or varnish after the season ends. The hardwood is a harder kind of wood and usually, people prefer buying it for their outdoor and garden furniture. This is because it needs lesser care and maintenance as compared to other wood types. The best way to treat wooden garden furniture that is made of hardwood is to treat it every year with an oil- based preservative.

4. BEST WAY TO TREAT WOODEN GARDEN FURNITURE Now, let’s see what we need to do in order to take care of different wood types that lie under the two major categories.

5. One of the most used hardwoods is Shorea. This tropical hardwood is somewhat similar to ipe or teak wood. This hardwood is preferred by many buyers because of its higher resistance to water. As the wood doesn’t rot or wear quickly, there’s a lesser need for garden furniture protection. Shorea wood can easily weather the harshest of weathers and it is also insect-resistant. CLEANING DIRECTIONS: Shorea wood garden furniture can weather to a silvery grey colour after excessive wear and tear. In order to revive its original condition, follow the following directions: ·         Sprinkle water on the furniture to clean any dust that may be resting on top. Sometimes, it’s all that it may need. But if it still doesn’t look up to the mark, then go on using following tips: ·         Use a hose to lightly spray the furniture (don’t overdo it). ·         Make a mixture of mild detergent and water. ·         Take a sponge or brush, dip it in the mixture and start scrubbing the furniture. ·         Rinse with clean water. ·         Let it dry completely. OILING DIRECTIONS: Most of the time, this seasonal cleaning routine, will be enough for restoring the original condition of outdoor furniture. However, if you’re not satisfied, go on to treating the furniture with an oil-based preservative every year. This will make the furniture revive its warm brown shade. BEST GARDEN FURNITURE TREATMENT FOR SHOREA WOOD

6. Teak wood is another popular wood type that is used for making garden furniture. With most of its properties matching the Shorea wood, it makes one of the best garden furniture. The popularity of teak wood is because of its stability, durability, and natural weather and rot resistance quality. Due to all the properties, teak garden furniture treatment is not as frequent as other wood types. With regular oiling and varnishing teak wood will remain with you for a longer period of time. CLEANING DIRECTIONS: Cleaning Directions: ·         Depending on the condition of the wood, sometimes a mild soap and water solution can do the trick. ·         For if aggressive cleaning is called for, use homemade DIY cleaners. This includes vinegar and water solution or bleach, laundry detergent and water solution. ·         Use a garden sprayer to equally distribute the solution all over the furniture. ·         Use a scrubbing brush to scrub away stains and spots. ·         Take a garden hose and rinse it all off. OILING DIRECTIONS: Oiling the teak garden furniture after the end of each year is recommended. TAKING CARE OF TEAK WOOD GARDEN FURNITURE

7. A South Indian hardwood that is used in making garden furniture is ipe wood. It has proved to be thrice as hard as teak wood. This wood is so durable that it can last up to 25 years without any signs of decay or infestation. If proper ipe wood garden furniture protection is carried out, it may even last for 5-6 decades. CLEANING DIRECTIONS: Following is the best way to treat wooden garden furniture made of ipe wood: ·         Use high pressure of water to wash the furniture. ·         After washing, keep the furniture in shade and not in direct sunlight. ·         Mix a wood cleaner in water. ·         While the furniture is wet, scrub it with the mixture. ·         Let the furniture soak well in the mixture. ·         After 15-20 minutes, wash the furniture on high pressure once again. OILING DIRECTIONS: To keep the wood looking good, apply hardwood oil as soon as it starts looking dull and drab. If you live in a mild environment then it should be done every three months. However, in harsh climate areas, this needs to be done more often. Also, it might need to be sanded down before oil application. IPE WOOD GARDEN FURNITURE PROTECTION

8. A widely used and dearly loved wood type for outdoor furniture is timber wood. It has a certain beauty and texture that no other wood has. That specific texture makes it feel like it belongs in the garden. However, in order to retain that beauty and style, regular care is required. So, it’s better to find out the best way to treat wooden garden furniture that’s made of timber. CLEANING DIRECTIONS: ·         Use a stiff or bristle brush to remove any mould, oil, dirt and stains. ·         Make a DIY solution of liquid dishwasher and bleach in a pale of water. ·         Wash the furniture with that solution with the help of a sponge. ·         Allow it to completely dry. OILING DIRECTIONS: Oiling the timber wood furniture is important otherwise it will turn a silvery grey colour. So, in order to keep the original colour alive, oil your timber garden furniture 3 to 4 times a year. Make sure you use good quality oil possessing water, fungi, and mould resistant properties. CARING FOR TIMBER OUTDOOR FURNITURE