How To Clean Your Plantation Shutters

Cleaning your Boston faux wood shutters such as Polywood® is just a tad different than wood shutters. Usually, there’s no wood stain that you need to be careful not to damage, and faux wood is harder to scratch or damage.

Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

• A microfiber dusting cloth

• A slightly damp cloth

Using a dusting cloth, wipe over each part of your shutters to remove any dust or dirt. For bigger smudges or messes, use a slightly damp cloth to wipe them down. Again, don’t use any chemical agents or any abrasive cleaners.

A damp cloth is fine to use to clean the entire shutter, but it’s usually a good idea to dry the shutter afterwards. 

When it comes to cleaning natural wood shutters, try to be careful not to do anything that could damage the finish or expose the wood to moisture.

Here’s what you’ll need to clean:

• A microfiber cloth

• A soft, dry cloth

To clean the dust off of wood shutters, all you’ll need to do is give the shutter panels and frame a quick once-over with a dusting cloth.

For smudges or spills, first wipe down with a dry cloth. You usually don’t want to use a damp cloth unless absolutely necessary, and even then, the dryer the cloth, the better. Only do this for the affected area – don’t scrub the entire frame with the wet cloth. If you’re using a wet cloth, be sure to follow with a dry cloth. Also, don’t ever use a caustic chemical cleaner, or you could cause damage to the finish of your shutters. 

For additional cleaning tips, get in touch with us by calling 781-352-2205.

Note: These directions were specifically made with Sunburst Shutters products in mind. For ways to clean shutters from a different manufacturer, contact your shutter dealer.