Outdoor Hardwood Furniture Maintenance

When you set up a new piece of shorea outdoor furniture lightly spray it with water to remove any dust.

Outdoor hardwood furniture maintenance. To do so rinse the shorea furniture with a light spray from the hose. Acacia is a durable and attractive hardwood that is often used to make outdoor furniture. Outdoor furniture maintenance is critical for your teakwood pieces. Teakwood is a highly durable hardwood known for its stability.

When properly treated with a weather proof finish acacia patio furniture can survive the elements for years or even decades. We recommend using a natural linseed oil or any outdoor hardwood or teak oil for our eucalyptus furniture. Outdoor wood furniture requires regular maintenance and cleaning is only the first step. Dip a sponge or soft bristle brush into a mixture of mild detergent and water.

Light cleaning of wood outdoor furniture is best done with a cloth moistened with water or a mild soapy solution. The hardwood we use are plantation grown and very dense with a luxurious straight grain and high oil content similar to teak. Sometimes all that is needed is a light seasonal cleaning. The resins within the timber contain oils that are both water resistant and repellent to insect attacks.

Eucalyptus will weather to a silvery finish over time unless treated 2 3 times a year with outdoor furniture oil. For deeper cleaning at the start and finish of each season or in the instance of tougher stains or mold you can scrub with a soft brush and a mix of water and dishwasher detergent or oxygen bleach.