For the most part, teakwood is ideal for the crafting of furniture because it requires very little or no maintenance, even when left outdoors for long periods of time. Like all outdoor furniture, your teak furniture may require cleaning from time to time. Cleaning a teak bench or a teak chair improperly can result in diminished longevity of the luxury patio furniture that you're trying to preserve. A bit of precaution and teak wood care can ensure that your teak patio furniture will enjoy a long life.
 
If your indoor or teak outdoor furniture  requires light cleaning, this can be done using warm soapy water and a soft pad or cloth. Be sure to rinse all soap residue off with clean water so that the chemicals are not trapped in the wood. This could cause some undesired discoloration of the teak
 
Often, teak garden furniture like a teak bench or teak folding chairs are susceptible to deeper stains due to their constant proximity to soil. If you have a particularly difficult stain to remove from your teak table or other teak furniture that you cannot wash away with soapy water, you may consider using a fine grade of sandpaper on the stain. Be sure to wait until the teak is dry however, you never want to sand wet wood. Also, sand with the grain of the wood, rather than against it, to keep your fine teak patio furniture looking beautiful.
 
Periodically, you may want to deep clean your unfinished teak garden furniture to remove mold and bacteria from the surface of the wood, as these can cause unsightly black spots and blemishes in your teak. The best way to clean your chaise lounge or teak steamer chair is with a gentle solution of ammonia and a dishwashing detergent. The ammonia will work to kill and remove mold and bacteria, while the soap will work to remove any stains that the organic materials may have already caused. There are also commercial products designed for teak furniture cleaning, but many of these are highly abrasive and acid-based, so while they do remove the molds and bacteria that can shorten the life of your teak dining furniture, or teak wood tables and chairs, they are also stripping an actual layer of wood from your teak furniture pieces, diminishing the vibrancy and life of the wood. If you choose to go the commercial cleaner route, try not to apply these chemicals to your teak porch swing or other teak garden furniture more than about once a year.
 
After the furniture is dry, you may consider an application of teak oil to further protect your teakwood in the future. With just a bit of care and common sense, you can ensure that your teak wood furniture is around for you and your family to enjoy for years to come.