MAINTAINING YOUR TEAK FURNITURE THIS SUMMER

Since 1976, Harbour has the Condos family has crafted hand-made furniture in their Sydney workshop.

Harbour’s high-end furniture, coupled with lush plants and accessories, set new trends for 2019, particularly when approaching seamless indoor and outdoor living.

Ahead of the extreme temperatures anticipated for the Summer, here are some care and maintenance tips to help protect your Teak outdoor furniture, this holiday season.

NATURAL TEAK IS RAW AND UNTREATED.  NOT SEALED, NOT STAINED.

Natural oils are found in teak and are a property  of the teak’s ability to not rot or decay. 

GENERAL CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Wash with water and gentle soap to keep it  clean

Light sanding is recommended if you’d like to  keep the golden teak color 

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS 

Harbour teak cleaner 

Harbour weather covers 

Simple green – used for cleaning dirt and mold 

FAQS

IS YOUR TEAK TREATED?

No, it is not treated, but all teak is kiln dried to the proper moisture content for optimal strength.

CAN I USE A SEALANT ON MY TEAK FURNITURE?

Yes, but please be aware this voids warranty. There are many different colours of sealants and Harbour cannot provide insight nor recommendations on colour, process or products.

MY TEAK IS LEAKING OIL, IS IT DEFECTIVE?

No, this is normal for teak. Please see steps for care. We also suggest washing your teak frames with water or soapy water before placing cushions on or putting on sensitive flooring or rugs as this helps reduce oil leakage.

WHY IS MY TEAK LEAKING OIL?

Teak has natural oils and is a very porous material. Under extreme humidity / moisture in the air, oils in teak will rise to the surface and can happen immediately or over time.

WHAT DO I DO IF MY TEAK IS BLEEDING ONTO MY FABRIC / BATYLINE?

Use mild soap and water with light agitation to remove stains. Do not use abrasive cleaners or applicants. Use soapy water on frames / tables and underside prior to use. This will help with oil leaking onto fabric / batyline.

WHY DOES MY TEAK HAVE MOULD?

Black spots or mould are a product of being exposed to the outdoor elements as a result of humidity build up in the wood. Make sure you:

  1. Use protective covers to avoid mould / black spots.
  2. Clean off all debris.
  3. Lightly sand.
  4. Clean regularly (depending on climate / location).

MY TEAK IS TURNING A GREY COLOUR, IS IT DEFECTIVE?

Exposure to the elements is what contributes to this grey off process as Teak will begin to weather over time. Lightly sanding and cleaning with a teak cleaner will assist with maintaining the golden brown colour of teak.

We also recommend wiping the frames upon receipt of delivery as oils will undoubtedly be on the surface during transit / storage. Wiping frames down with a clean soft cloth every other week, will help with minimising the transfer of oils onto the fabric, however this cannot rule out the likelihood of some staining still occuring. This will cease once the teak transform to a silvery-grey, as this is an indicator the oils have evaporated.

For more care and maintenance tips, download our care and maintenance guide or contact us.