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TEAK CARE riginally teak comes from the South East of Asia. Apple Bee manufactures all its outdoor furniture in Indonesia. The best quality comes from the East of Java, where the goldenbrown flamed hardwood is also known as ‘djati’. Nowadays the teak tree (tectona grandis) is planted on large scale in the tropics all over the world. This results in differences in color, weight and hardness of the Teak has been used for decades in outdoor furniture and is also acclaimed for its high weather resistance. Teak contains many natural oils, which serves as a natural protective layer on the wood. Moreover teak doesn’t rust and there won’t arise corrosion on the wood when it is in contact with metal. The lifetime of teakwood is generally much higher than the lifetime of other types of wood. All these benefits together explain why this type of wood is perfect to use for outdoor furniture. Tropical hardwood Teak is a tropical hardwood with a beautiful golden /honey brown color when it is new. Over time, as natural teak is exposed to the elements, it gradually changes color from the honey color of new teak to a silver-gray patina which distinguishes finely aged, outdoor teak. After a while this silver-gray patina deteriorates to a dark-gray and greenish look if it remains untreated. Climate and care Teak is a tropical hardwood with a beautiful golden /honey brown color when it is new. Over time, as natural teak is exposed to the elements, it gradually changes color from the honey color of new teak to a silver-gray patina which distinguishes finely aged, outdoor teak. After a while this silver-gray patina deteriorates to a dark-gray and greenish look if it remains untreated. Teak is a natural product, which can cause differences in color and/or small cracks in the wood. These differences only represent the authenticity of your product. For outdoor use of your furniture teak will be exposed to rain, sunlight, dirt, moisture and fungi, and therefore taking care of your outdoor furniture is important. Pre-treated by Apple Bee Apple Bee already pre-treated your teak furniture with an anti-fungus pesticide during the production, which is designed to kill mould and mildew spores inside teak. This preperations has no further concequences for the additional treatment with Apple Bee’s care produc

HOW DO I MAINTAIN FAQ MY TEAK? What if I notice darker (or even black) spots on some parts of the furniture? Black spots are typically caused by humidity in the wood that is developing into mould or mildew. This can be remedied by cleaning the dark spots with Apple Bee Teak Cleaner. Alternatively, the spots can be sanded by hand and then cleaned. To prevent this from happening again, use Apple Bee Teak Color Restore Antique or Shield after the cleaning step. II have just bought a new piece of teak furniture, which care products would you recommend? This depends on the color that you prefer...

What if my teak is rough and weathered? Although it may look rough and weathered, teak has enough natural teak oil inside to keep it protected from rot. Simply put, rough teak is a cosmetic problem, not a care problem. If you prefer a completely smooth surface, we advice hand sanding your teak with very fine sandpaper. Power sanding generates extra heat that can create black marks on your teak. After sanding, use a dry, rough cleaning sponge to remove any remaining sawdust. Some brands sell two different products, like a teak cleaner and a teak brightener. Does Apple Bee Teak Cleaner do the...

What is Apple Bee Teak Shield and when should I use this product? Apple Bee Teak Shield is a care product for teak wood furniture based on synthetic polymers, which resist water and dirt. Apple Bee Teak Shield slows the growth of algae and fungi. To maintain teak’s silvergray color for a long period of time, without getting green deposits, Apple Bee Teak Shield should be used. Shield guarantees the typical light-gray patina of your furniture for a long time. How do I make sure my teak gets the nice silvergray patina color? Leave your furniture outside for 4 to 8 weeks, so that it becomes a...