How To Care For Wood Furniture in Redwood City CA

A few tips to help your furniture Last a Lifetime

TO CLEAN simply use a soft cloth such as an old white T-shirt moistened in Lemon oil polish. Reuse the same cloth for light dusting. Hoot Judkins sells Mohawk brand cleaners and polishes. 

• Wipe up spills immediately and dry completely with a soft cloth.
• Prevent splitting by maintaining even humidity conditions in your home. Keep space heaters away from the furniture.
• Protect Finish NEVER use glass or household cleaners on finished furniture. Ammonia may chemically attack and damage the finish.
• Prevent Damage Do not place hot pots and laptop computers directly on the surface. Do not write directly on surface.
• Prevent Yellowing Do not use commercial waxes and spray polishes.

Avoid these practices to keep your surface looking beautiful for years!

 

Watch a Youtube video for Simply Amish Furniture Care 

 

Outdoor furniture care

Teak wood requires proper maintenance and cleaning on occasion, depending on the environment the furniture is exposed to. Naturally, all furniture left outdoors will take damage from environmental factors (pollen, insects, pollution, etc.) and will need to be cleaned periodically. It is highly recommended to clean the furniture at least two times a year to remove build-up dirt from the environment.

• We recommend starting 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 of laundry detergent and 1/4 cup of bleach in 1 gallon of warm water.
• Afterward, rinse the entire piece with fresh water to remove any remaining cleaning solution.

*For deeper cleaning, we recommend using our Teak Cleaner. This is a simple and safe cleaner formulated specifically for teak, which will remove the silver-gray patina look and restore the furniture to a golden-brown color. For more details on black spots, woven and Sunbrella fabrics visit HiTeak Care & Maintenance. Do not use furniture outside unless it is built to withstand the elements. Normal furniture will deteriorate very quickly if used outdoors.