How To Clean Your Interior Shutters

Cleaning your San Jose faux wood shutters such as Polywood® is a little different than cleaning real wood. In most cases, there’s no finish 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:

• A microfiber dust cloth

• A slightly wet cloth

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

A slightly wet cloth is ok to use to clean faux wood shutters, but it’s always good to dry the shutter afterwards. 

When you clean real wood shutters, try to take special care not to do anything overly abrasive that could impact the wood finish or expose the wood to moisture.

You’ll want these supplies to clean your shutters:

• A microfiber dusting cloth

• A soft, dry cloth

If you’re dusting your wood shutters, all that’s needed is to give the panels and louvers a quick wipe-down with a dusting cloth.

For smudges or spills, try rubbing first with a dry cloth. You typically shouldn’t use a damp cloth unless it’s completely necessary, and even then, the less damp the cloth, the better. Only do this for smudges or spills – don’t wipe down the entire frame with a damp cloth. If you’re using a wet cloth, always follow it with a dry cloth. Also, never use a caustic chemical agent, or you could cause damage to the finish of your shutters. 

For additional details, get in touch with us by calling 916-542-1305.

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