Four Tips for Taking Care of Teak Pool Lounges

Teak furniture is beautiful, durable and long lasting, making it perfect for the outdoors. In particular, teak lounges look great around the pool. While there isn't a lot of maintenance required, there are a few things you can do to ensure your teak pool lounges stay looking as beautiful as possible for as long as possible.

1. Buy teak lounges that already have a patina.

If you are still searching for the perfect teak pool lounges, consider buying ones that already have a patina. As teak furniture ages, it develops a silvery patina, and in addition to looking beautiful, that patina helps to protect the furniture from wear and tear.

Unfortunately, however, while the patina develops, the teak will go through some visual changes that includes slight cracking and weathering. If you want to avoid this process, you may just want to buy teak that already has a patina. That way, you know exactly how your furniture is going to look as it ages.

2. Don't sand the grain during the weathering process.

If you decide to buy new teak pool lounges, you may notice the grain of the wood lifting as it starts to age. Don't worry. This is a totally natural part of the process, and after a while, the wood will return to its usual smooth texture. It can be tempting to sand the wood during this time, but you should avoid that urge as sanding may damage the wood. Just wait until it gets smooth again.

3. Remove cushions during rain.

One of the reasons teak lasts so long, whether it's next to the pool or anywhere else, is because it is full of natural oils. Those oils help to condition and protect the wood. However, in some cases, especially when the wood is new and it is wet, the oils may wick onto nearby surfaces. In particular, if you have cushions on your teak pool lounges, those may get oil stains when it rains. Remove the cushions when it rains to protect them.

4. Clean teak gently.

You don't have to clean teak furniture often. Even next to the pool, it resists water spots from both chlorinated and salt water pools. However, if you want to clean it once in awhile, do it gently. Use a bowl of water, a sponge and a gentle wood cleaner. Don't use a power washer or even stiff bristled brushes as that may damage the wood.

For more information, contact a business such as The Teak Place.