How to Preserve Acacia Wood Outdoor Furniture?

Acacia is a dense hardwood that performs well outdoors, though it holds less natural oil than teak and needs a routine to keep its warm honey colour. This guide sets out that routine: cleaning twice a year with mild soapy water and a soft brush, allowing proper drying time in British conditions, and applying an exterior hardwood oil in thin coats with the excess wiped away. We explain why pressure washers do more harm than good, when light sanding is genuinely needed, and how to treat end grain, which is where splitting usually begins. There is guidance on positioning furniture off wet ground and away from damp shaded corners, choosing vented covers rather than sealed sheets for winter, and letting the timber weather to silver grey if you prefer. Common problems and their fixes are covered at the end....