A-Grade teak requires very little maintenance; however some naturally occurring changes will take place.

The natural oils found in teak do not rise to the surface of the wood for the first couple of weeks after it is exposed to the weather and you will find that the timber will dry out; the surface will become rough and will produce fine filaments of dead timber cells. This is a natural process and should reside in about 3 weeks.

To remove any dead timber cells, simply use a solution of warm soapy water and a soft bristled scrubber.

You will find that over time, the natural grain of the timber will become pronounced – this is a natural aging process of any timber, including teak. To remove the driftwood-like pattern you should sand the surface of your furniture.

It is important not to cover the furniture using plastic or similar material as it doesn’t allow for natural airflow and will cause the timber to sweat.

Do not directly expose teak to extreme heat or cold, such a hot saucepan/flame or dry ice. This will leave a mark on the furniture. If this does occur, use a solution of laundry detergent and warm water.

For general care, it is important to use the product as it is intended. This means that it is important not to sit on the arm rests, sit on the tabletop or to spin or rock on the chairs.

The stainless steel used in Wintons Teak is higher than the standard grade used in outdoor furniture and will last a lifetime, provided that the furniture is used as intended. So it is important not to sit on the arm rests, tabletop or to spin or rock on the chairs.

Stainless steel by nature will tarnish over time. This can be easily fixed by cleaning any build-up immediately with a metal polisher solution.

For stubborn stains use steel wool to rub in the direction of the brushed finish on the stainless steel. Repeat this process where necessary and finish with metal polisher solution.

The material used in our wicker furniture is recyclable, tear resistant, mould resistant and UV radiation resistant, however it should not be exposed directly to extreme heat or cold, such as a hot saucepan/flame.