Taking care of your Indoor teak wood furniture

The definitive guide on how to clean and care for our teak indoor furniture. In this guide we will go over cleaning your furniture, how to fix minor damages, and some tips and tricks to keep that furniture with you forever.

Updated August 2025

Our furniture

Teak is one of the world’s most durable and weather-resistant hardwoods. Rich in natural oils and dense in grain. It is one of the most sought after woods.

All our furniture is made from sustainable, FSC-certified teak that we grow in our reforestation projects.

Furniture like chairs are generally finished with Teak Oil. Furniture like tables or other hard surfaces are generally finished with a Polyurethane finish. Please consult our productpage or talk to our customer service team if you have any questions on what finishes were used on your item.

We will go over the following guides

01 | Taking Care
Preventing is easier than fixing. We will go over tips and tricks on how to keep your furniture as new.
02 | Cleaning
Spills and dirt will happen. We will go over how to responsibly clean teak furniture without damage.
03 | Minor Fixes
Your piece is damaged? Here's how you can try to fix some of these minor damages yourself.

Wood Furniture

01 | Taking care of indoor wood furniture

Our teak wood is sustainable, incredibly durable and resistant. With the right care a teak piece of furniture will last a lifetime.

Here are 5 easy tips to keep your indoor teak wood furniture in tip-top shape.

Spills
Make sure to wipe up spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth to avoid stains.
Use Coasters
Use coasters for drinks to prevent moisture from contacting surfaces.
Protect
Try and keep rough and sharp objects away from wood surfaces.
Protective pads
Apply protective pads to the undersides of items on wood surfaces.
Out of direct sun
Avoid prolonged and harsh sunlight to maintain warm honey tones.

02 | Cleaning indoor wood furniture

Keeping a piece means taking care of it. Cleaning our indoor furniture is easy.

Step 1
Mix mild dish soap with warm (not boiling) water.
Step 2
Scrub gently using a soft sponge or cloth.
Step 3
Dry the wood with a soft dry cloth.
Avoid using
Metal scrubbing pads, steel wool, or rough sponges.

3 | Minor Repairs

Every piece of wood furniture is unique. While minor touch-ups and cleaning can often be done at home, we recommend proceeding with care. If you’re unsure about a specific repair, surface treatment, or finish type; especially with sealed or polyurethane-coated teak, please consult a professional furniture restorer or refinisher.

MasayaCo is not responsible for damage caused by improper cleaning or repair techniques. All maintenance and restoration work is undertaken at your own risk.

Oiled Finish | Surface Dust or Dullness
Wipe the piece with a clean, damp cloth.
Follow with a dry cloth.

If desired, apply a light coat of teak oil or Danish oil using a lint-free cloth.

Buff after 15–30 minutes to restore sheen.
Oiled Finish | Light Scratches or Scuffs
Lightly sand the area with fine-grit sandpaper (320+), following the grain.

Wipe off all the dust with a damp cloth and let it dry.

Re-oil or blend the area with teak oil to match the surrounding finish.
Oiled Finish | Water Rings or Stains
Try a mild abrasive like baking soda mixed with water into a paste.

Rub gently with a cloth.

Wipe clean and dry.

Tip: For stubborn white rings, place a towel over the mark and apply low heat with an iron for a few seconds.
Polyurethane Finish | Surface or Dullness
Clean with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap.

For dullness, use a furniture polish designed for poly finishes (not oil).

Avoid abrasive cloths or oil-based products. They can damage or cloud the finish.
Polyurethane Finish | Scratches or Chips
Lightly sand the damaged area only with fine-grit sandpaper (320+).

Clean the area with a tack cloth.

Apply a matching polyurethane touch-up with a small brush.

Let dry completely, and gently buff if needed.
Polyurethane Finish | Water Rings or Stains
If the white mark is in the finish (not the wood), try rubbing gently with a mix of baking soda & water, or a cloth dipped in toothpaste (non-gel).

Buff lightly with a microfiber cloth.

If that fails, you may need to refinish the area.

Tips

Every piece of wood furniture is unique. While minor touch-ups and cleaning can often be done at home, we recommend proceeding with care. If you’re unsure about a specific repair, surface treatment, or finish type—especially with sealed or polyurethane-coated teak—please consult a professional furniture restorer or refinisher.

MasayaCo is not responsible for damage caused by improper cleaning or repair techniques. All maintenance and restoration work is undertaken at your own risk.