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The Right Way To Clean Your Interior Shutters
If you’re doing your spring cleaning or getting your place ready for a get-together, cleaning your Washington DC shutters is something that needs to be done, and done the right way. If not, you might be looking at permanent stains, faded colors, or damage to the shutter.
What’s the best way to clean shutters? That depends on the type of shutters you have in your Washington DC home.
How To Clean Faux Wood Shutters
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
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A dusting cloth (microfiber works best)
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A slightly damp cloth
Using your dust cloth, wipe over each part of your shutters to get rid of any dust or dirt. For larger smudges or messes, wipe them down with a barely damp cloth. Like with real wood shutters, don’t use any chemical compounds or any abrasive cleaners.
A damp cloth is ok to use to clean the entire shutter, but it’s usually a good idea to dry the shutter when you’re done.
When you clean natural wood shutters, be sure to take special care not to damage the finish or do anything that could expose the wood to moisture.
Here’s what you’ll need to clean:
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A dust cloth (microfiber preferred)
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A soft, dry cloth
To clean the dust off of wood shutters, all you’ll need to do is give the panels and louvers a quick once-over with a dusting cloth.
For smudges or spills, first wipe down with a dry cloth. You normally shouldn’t use a damp cloth unless you have to, and even then, the less wet the cloth, the better. Only do this for the affected area – don’t wipe down the entire frame with it. If you use a damp cloth, be sure to follow it with a dry cloth. Also, don’t ever use a caustic chemical cleaner, or you could risk damaging the wood finish.
For additional cleaning tips, contact us by calling 240-339-2588.
Note: These directions were specifically made for products built by Sunburst shutters. For how to clean shutters from a different company, contact your shutter dealer.
