Teak – indoor use
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Before using your new teak item, please read this guide to ensure a well-protected durable surface.
BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT /
Before first time use we recommend oiling the teak with Guardian Wood Oil. Please follow the instructions on the bottle. It is important to oil all teak surfaces and sides of the product the first time - to saturate the wood and avoid curving. The wood has been oiled during production, but this is not enough to saturate the surface as needed.
DAILY MAINTENANCE /
Use a lint free cloth and wipe immediately after spills. For deep cleaning we recommend using Guardian Wood Cleaner.
Never use strong soap or cleaning products as this will dissolve and remove the protective oil from the surface.
ONGOING MAINTENANCE /
We recommend oiling the wood approximately 3-4 times a year - and once a month within the first six month after your purchase to maintain the vivid color. You can test if your teak needs oiling by throwing a glass of water on the surface - if the water creates pearls on the teak, it doesn’t need oiling yet.
CORRECT MAINTENANCE IS IMPORTANT /
Variations in humidity, temperature differences and dry heat from wood stoves can cause the wood to become rough and easily curved. However, with the right care and maintenance, these changes will be minimized. During the warmer months of summer, wood expands, and might curve, but in winter the curving will recede. There may be ’windscreens’ (small cracks between the veins) which is completely natural and harmless.
