Use and Care Manual

Also, to protect your sling furniture, move sling chairs out from under teak tables for the first few
rainfalls. This information also applies to fabric umbrella canopies used on teak umbrella frames.
Again after the aging process has begun and the teak has begun to grey, it will no longer bleed out
oil.
When should I clean my teak furniture?
Naturally all furniture left outdoors will suffer from pollen, insects, pollution and just the dirt in the air,
So like anything else your furniture will need to be cleaned. We recommend starting by hosing down
the furniture with fresh water. Avoid a high-pressure hose, as this can erode the surface of the
timber. Next, scrub the wet furniture using a soft bristle brush and a solution of 2/3 cup laundry
detergent and 1/4 cup bleach in 1 gallon of warm water, then rinse the entire piece with more fresh
water to remove any remaining cleaning solution. For a deeper cleaning we recommend using
HiTeak Teak Cleaner. This is a simple safe cleaner formulated specifically for teak. This will remove
the silver-gray patina and restore the furniture to a golden-brown color.
Is there any way to protect my table from food stains?
HiTeak’s Teak Shield is a transparent safe product that creates a stain barrier and helps against
stains from red wine, salad oil, and coffee to penetrate wood. Its best wipe away any spills with a
damp cloth as soon as possible. Teak Shield can be used on clean, naturally weathered wood. We
recommend applying it two or more times per year depending on use and exposure.