[header] How to stain teak furniture [title] Wipe dirt, dust and debris off. [step] You can use a dry paper towel or a cloth to brush any dirt off. If there are more tenacious spots to clean off, you can use a wet rag to rub them clean. 
[substeps] Don't use any cleaning products. You might damage the wood, but you'll definitely make the staining process more difficult.