Martin wrote:
On Tue, 5 Jul 2005 17:08:11 +0100, Janet Baraclough
wrote:

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from Martin contains these words:

On Tue, 05 Jul 2005 14:18:40 GMT, "Pete Franklin"
wrote:

Due to a broken collarbone, my usual scrubbing brush and elbow
grease method
of cleaning our teak garden furniture is not possible. Does anyone
know if using a pressure washer will damage the wood?

Yes. It removes the soft part of the wood.

Is there a soft part, on teak?

Yes. Every boat owner knows not to use a high pressure hose to clean
teak fittings and decks.

but many garden furniture manufacturers say it's ok - with care and keeping
the lance 6-12" away from the wood.

pk