Q: We have (whoops, had) beautiful high-end, outdoor teak furniture. Several years ago it had just reached that lovely patina-stage of aging and was very smooth to touch. While we were away on ...

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DEAR TIM: I purchased a used teak outdoor table from Craigslist. It was a great deal, but it needs some tender loving care. How do I clean it? Should I just pressure wash it? After cleaning it, how ...

Q: I purchased a used teak outdoor table from Craigslist. How do I clean and preserve it? A: Teak is a great wood for outdoor use. To clean it, don’t use a pressure washer, which can damage the wood.