How do I maintain teak garden furniture?

it is very hard work sanding it all down each year and repainiting it, there must be an easier way or a product that does not require the sanding down.

How do I maintain teak garden furniture?
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The Teak Wood Cleaner is a safe and easy to use product. This formula is designed to remove stains and that weathered look that all outdoor woods get over time. No need to sand the wood after cleaning, as the product does not raise the wood grain. The Teak Wood Brightener is made to brighten teak wood by highlighting the wood grain and enhancing its warm natural color. This product would be used as the second step in restoring your weathered wood. The Premium Teak Wood Oil Outdoor Decor carries gives your teak wood long lasting protection against the elements. The ultraviolet absorbers in the oil helps maintain the warm natural coloring. This particular brand is rated #1 in independent testing, and lasts 4-6 times longer than other standard teak oils. It uses an advanced tung oil polymer formula. They also carry a huge assortment of cushions for teak benches and outdoor dining chairs.
Reply:A basic method for oiling is as follows:








The furniture will need to be cleaned first [see below] Afterwards ensure that it is nice and dry before starting to oil. Have a good look around the furniture first and attend to any areas requiring sanding before starting work. You will need some teak oil, a clean paint brush, some clean cotton rags, good light and plenty of space to work in. It can be a little messy so be sure to wear some overalls, and wearing household gloves to keep the oil off your hands is a good idea as well. The oil can be applied with a clean brush, starting from the top and working downwards. The surface should be left wet by the brush, but try to avoid leaving too much surplus oil behind as you work. After a few minutes - maybe 5 - 15 depending on the ambient temperature, the oil will start to become 'tacky'. At this point the surface of the furniture should be wiped down with a clean cotton rag, carefully removing all surplus oil. One coat is usually sufficient, but you can apply a second coat if required, after a minimum of one hour for the first coat to dry. Once you've completed the oiling and the surface is touch dry, a second clean rag can be used to buff up the surface. Please be sure to dispose of any used rags and cleaning cloths carefully, and in accordance with the instructions from the oil manufacturer.








Cleaning Teak Furniture:








If your Teak furniture requires cleaning this can be done with a normal household bristle brush [not too hard] and some warm mildly soapy water. Wash down afterwards with clean water. There are also proprietary cleaners on the market which can also be used to clean off various deposits and accumulated dirt and stains. We do not recommend the use of high pressure hoses, and steel wool or steel wire brushes should not be used at all as any residue left in the grain will rust and discolor the wood. If the furniture has some stubborn and heavily ingrained stains these can be removed by sanding with a fine grade of sandpaper, being sure to work only with the direction of the timber grain. After sanding stains away like this, if the furniture was previously teak oiled you may wish to re-oil, or if it had previously been left natural, the fresh teak color exposed by sanding will soon mellow in with the existing silver gray patina.