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| NATURAL TEAK FINISH (FOR OUTDOOR USE) |
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| Maintaining
Smooth Finish |
| Cleaning
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| EXPECTATIONS FOR COLOR CHANGE |
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Over time,as your natural teak furniture
is exposed to the elements, it will undergo a gradual
color transformation from the honey color of new
teak to the rich, silver-gray patina which distinguishes
finely aged, outdoor teak.
Depending on your specific environment, natural
graying and/or weathering may be noticeable after
only a few weeks or a few months.
In drier climates, where the weather is more stable,
your teak will weather gently. Expect the color
to slowly fade, with some discoloration as the teak
is exposed to infrequent moisture. In moist climates,
where the furniture is subjected to regular dewfalls
and sunshine, the teak will weather more rapidly.
Expect frequent water spots and discoloration when
the weather is consistently moist or wet. Do not
be alarmed; this condition can be easily washed
away with soap, water, and household bleach. If
left unattended, the discolored areas will substantially
disappear. In time, the overall color of your teak
will become more uniform.
If you prefer, you may hasten the weathered appearance
of your furniture and more quickly achieve a uniform,
bonewhite patina by washing your teak with a bleach
and water solution using a 50/50 mix of household
bleach and water. Wet all wood surfaces with the
solution and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse
thoroughly with fresh water. Do not allow the bleach
to dry on the wood. At first, your solution will
darken the teak and you will notice mildew spots
or other stains lightening. When your furniture
appears somewhat uniform in tone, begin the fresh
water rinse. Afterwards, the furniture will dry
quickly and lighten to a more uniform, bone-white
patina.
During the weathering process, it is our recommendation
that all cushions be removed from the furniture
when it is wet, or not in use. Please see Cushion
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| MAINTAINING SMOOTH
FINISH |
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| After the first few exposures to water,
expect the surface grain to rise slightly. This
is a natural ccurrence. Rest assured that your Giati
furniture has been wet sanded (a unique, proprietary
technique), which will significantly limit surface
grain roughness. A cleaning with a soft bristle
brush (or sponge), soap and water will allow the
wood to return to a condition similar to its original,
smooth finish. |
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| CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS |
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For routine light maintenance when
your furniture looks dirty or has water spots, clean
with soap and water using a wet cloth. Rinse your
cloth and repeat as necessary. Some water or other
spotting may remain. To thoroughly clean your furniture,
Giati recommends a 3:1 solution of laundry detergent
or dish washing soap and household bleach: three
parts soapy water to one part bleach. Using a soft
bristle brush, wet and lightly scrub the entire
piece. Do not allow the solution to dry on the furniture.
After cleaning, thoroughly rinse your furniture
with fresh water. This process will remove surface
dirt and pollution, kill mildew (known to grow on
almost anything), remove or lighten most black mildew
spots should they occur, and allow the silver-gray
patina to develop more evenly. This will also remove
most raised wood grain fibers, returning your furniture
to a feel similar to its original smoothness. After
about a year and the first few cleanings, you can
switch to a bleach and water-only solution without
any scrubbing. If nothing else, periodically hose
off your outdoor furniture with plenty of fresh
water and allow it to dry in the sun. |
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