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Materials and care

Premium outdoor furniture can serve you well for many years when materials, location and care work together. Find our most important guides to teak, cleaning, overwintering, extending tables, origin and sustainability.

Comparison of weathered grey teak and freshly oiled teak surfaces

How to care for teak

Cleaning, natural patina, stains and proper care for durable teak furniture.

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Teak garden furniture with a protective cover on a terrace

Teak in winter

How moisture, frost and changing temperatures affect teak, and what to watch out for in winter.

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Garden furniture beneath a grey protective cover on a sheltered terrace

How to protect teak furniture in winter

Practical guidance on cleaning, drying, covering and storing your teak furniture.

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Cleaning teak garden furniture with a soft brush

Protect extending tables in winter

Special guidance on extension leaves, extending mechanisms, moisture and ventilation.

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Comparison of teak planks: silvery-grey patina and warm wood colour

Plantation teak: origin and care

A clear guide to origin, plantation teak, reclaimed teak and differences in heartwood.

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Osmo teak oil care products on a wooden garden table

Care products and accessories

Care oils, cleaning products and practical protective covers to suit each material and finish.

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ELSOL sun lounger: care and winter protection

Useful care tips for your ELSOL iroko-wood sun lounger.

ELSOL sun lounger made from iroko wood

How to care for your ELSOL sun lounger

Cleaning iroko, oiling it if desired and preserving its natural beauty.

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ELSOL sun lounger with grey protective cover

How to protect your ELSOL sun lounger in winter

Remove cushions, use the protective cover and check for moisture occasionally.

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Questions about materials and care?

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