Redwood Care Redwood naturally resists weathering and rot. However it should be coated with a sealer to keep out moisture and thus retard cracks. Colored sealers restore redness to grayed redwood. Scrub with detergent and water, rinse, and dry thoroughly before sealing; sometimes sanding is also necessary.
In winter, cover and store in a sheltered area.
Cleaning Wipe with a sudsy sponge, followed by a damp sponge.
Before storing, and when needed, scrub with detergent suds, rinse, and dry.
For grease and soot stains as from outdoor cooking, wash with solution of 1 cup trisodium phosphate in 1 gallon water, and rinse.
Reseal as needed.
Finished White Wood This is used for camp stools, directors chairs, parts of some metal frame chairs.
Care Seal completely with penetrating sealer for exterior use. May also coat with exterior varnish. If cracks develop in finish, refinish to prevent mildew from moisture getting in. Store indoors when not in use outdoors. Do not leave out in rain.
Cleaning Wipe with damp cloth and dry, when soiled, and before storing. On painted wood, can wash with mild detergent solution, rinse, and dry.
Unfinished White Wood Used for "rustic" furniture, tables, benches, etc.
Care Treat with exterior penetrating stain containing wood preservative and mildew inhibitor. Soak bottom 4 inches of legs that touch ground in wood preservative, or shield with thin aluminum covering. Cover and store in sheltered area in winter.
Cleaning Wash with detergent solution rinse and dry when soiled, and before storing.
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