How To Clean Interior Shutters

Cleaning your Charlotte faux wood shutters such as Polywood® is slightly different than cleaning real wood. Typically, 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 dust cloth

• A slightly wet cloth

Using your dust cloth, wipe over each part of your shutters to get rid of 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 slightly wet cloth is fine to use to clean faux wood shutters, but it’s usually a good idea to dry the shutter afterwards. 

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

You’ll want these supplies to clean your shutters:

• A microfiber dust cloth

• 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 microfiber dust cloth.

For deeper cleaning, try rubbing first with a dry cloth. You usually shouldn’t 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 a damp cloth. If you’re using a wet cloth, be sure to follow it with a dry cloth. Also, don’t ever use an abrasive chemical cleaner, or you could cause damage to the finish of your shutters. 

For more cleaning tips, contact us by calling 980-231-1116.

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