Teak memorial benches are renowned for their natural beauty and resilience, making them a popular choice for outdoor furniture. However, there's a growing conversation about whether or not to oil teak furniture. In this short blog, we'll explore the reasons why some experts advise against oiling your teak memorial bench.
Numerous teak care products flood the market but they often come with a hefty price tag and may contain chemicals that could potentially harm your furniture. These substances might strip away the natural oils and minerals crucial for your teak's health.
Moreover, once you subject your teak to these treatments, you risk diminishing its self-cleaning properties. These products create a barrier that hinders the natural oils and minerals from surfacing, making your timber reliant on continuous treatments.
It's important to note that the use of teak oils, teak dyes and teak preservatives not only may curtails the lifespan of your teak memorial bench but it also voids our 10-year guarantee.
Never apply teak oils to a memorial bench that is either damp, dirty or silver due to ageing, your bench will turn black.
If you're looking to clean away dirt, algae, and fallout from the sky or reduce the 'greying' effect often found on ageing teak Benches, we sell a gentle Gentle Teak Bench Cleaner which will clean most dirt, algae and silver from your Memorial bench. You can purchase our Recommended Teak Cleaner here.