Teak Cleaning and Finishing Oil DIY Natural Products

[John Marrone]

Need to clean my Teak Handrails and Window Trim using natural products.
Is using a Power Washer harmful to the Teak Grain?
Understand Bleach is not to be used.
Read some articles about Oxalic Acid, Soapy Water......
Not interested in Schellack Finishes that need to be burned off in the future when refinishing.
Of course, product needs to work with Fiberglass protection.
Any Old School productive, quick to clean approaches are greatly appreciated.
Companionways, Handrails, Window Eyebrows, Etc.
Thanks

 

[kappykaplan]

Is using a Power Washer harmful to the Teak Grain?

It can be. So can scrub brushes.

 

[Gene Neill]

Yeah, if the washer PSI is too high (and/or the spray tip too narrow) it will tear up the surface of the wood. Use caution.

 

[Sail22Capri22]

I had success cleaning teak with this stuff :

https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/product/product-detail/9118

Not sure if it’s natural though.

 

[John Marrone]

Thanks to all you fellow sailors.