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Care and Maintenance
If you want to preserve the original color...
Ipé is naturally a very uniform chocolate brown color. Remember that the original color of all woods will gray out with time when placed in out door environments and exposed to ultra violet rays (UV). This is a function of UV light bleaching the wood over time.
If you want to preserve the original color of our Ipé, we recommend the simple application of Ipé Protector immediately after purchase, and then repeat 2-3x per season (depending on the environment). Ipé Protector contains a UV protector or sunscreen that will slow the color change process.
If you have allowed your furniture to grey out and want to return it to its original brown color, you should first apply our Ipé Cleaner, and then rinse with clean water and allow to completely dry. Finally apply our Ipé Protector to return and preserve the brown color.
To purchase any of our Ipé care products, please check with the Jensen Leisure Furniture dealer that you originally purchased the furniture from. They will also be able to assist you in care and maintenance product usage.
For the no-maintenance weathered look...
Ipé Naturally Weathered for One Year
Jensen Ipé furniture can be left outside all year long —in any conditions, and remain functional for generations to come with no maintenance whatsoever (cushions should be kept indoors during inclement weather).
However, wood is a natural material subject to changes in the environment. The look and feel of natural wood is part of the appeal of owning wood garden furniture. Although Ipé is naturally stable, small checks in the wood surface may appear if the furniture is placed in dry or sunny environments. Superficial checking in no way affects the structural integrity and longevity of your furniture. In full sun, Ipe will naturally- weather to a grayish-silver color.
