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Teak is one of the strongest woods there is. It is dense, hard and naturally oily, so it copes well with moisture. With a few habits, your serving board, bowl or wall shelf stays beautiful for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After every use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wipe the board or bowl with a damp cloth and lukewarm water. Do not use soap, degreaser or scouring products: they strip the protective wax layer from the wood.<\/li>\n\n\n
Food left in the compartments? Use a soft brush with water only.<\/li>\n\n\n
Dry the wood straight away with a tea towel and let it dry upright, not flat on the worktop.<\/li>\n\n\n
No dishwasher and no soaking. Hot water and staying wet are wood's worst enemies: it will crack or warp.<\/li>\n\n\n
Do not put it in the microwave or oven, or directly on a heat source.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Every few months: feed the wood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our serving boards and bowls are finished with beeswax. If the wood looks dull or dry, give it a new coat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Clean the wood and let it dry completely.<\/li>\n\n\n
Rub in a thin layer of beeswax or a food-safe wood oil (for chopping boards) with a soft cloth. Ordinary cooking oil goes rancid after a while, so we advise against it.<\/li>\n\n\n
Let it soak in for a few hours (ideally overnight) and wipe off the excess with a clean cloth.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Stains, smells and small scratches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Stains and smells<\/b>: wipe the wood quickly with a damp cloth before anything can soak in. If a stain or smell remains, sand the spot very lightly with fine sandpaper (240 grit) along the grain and then give the wood a new coat of beeswax.<\/li>\n\n\n
Scratches or rough spots<\/b>: sand lightly in the same way and feed the wood again.<\/li>\n\n\n
Not sure<\/b> whether a stain will come out? Send us a photo. We are happy to help.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Wandplanken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Teakline wall shelves have a clear, water-based lacquer finish. Dust them with a dry or slightly damp cloth, without soap or other cleaning products. Do not hang them in a room where the wood stays wet for long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wood is alive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Over time, teak turns slightly darker and gains a warm sheen. Small differences in colour and grain are part of a handmade product. Keep your wood out of bright sunlight and away from the radiator, and it stays beautiful and does not dry out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n