How to Keep Teak Furniture Looking New?

Teak lasts outdoors for decades without treatment, so keeping it looking new is a question of appearance rather than protection. This article explains what teak does naturally, why it shifts from honey brown to silver grey within a season or two of British weather, and how to decide whether you want to hold the original colour or let it weather. We set out the cleaning routine that matters most, why a pressure washer causes more harm than good, and the important difference between teak sealer and teak oil in a damp climate. There is practical advice on returning faded teak to gold using a restorer or light sanding, dealing with black mould spotting, water rings and raised grain, and how to look after a set through winter without trapping moisture under covers. A simple three point yearly schedule and a short question and answer section round it off....