The Right Way To Clean Plantation Shutters

Cleaning your Dallas faux wood shutters like Polywood® is just a tad different than wood shutters. In most cases, there’s no wood stain that needs to be protected, and faux wood tends to be more scratch-resistant.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A microfiber dusting cloth

• A slightly wet cloth

Using a dusting cloth, go over each part of your shutters to remove any dust or dirt. For bigger stains or messes, use a slightly damp cloth to wipe them down. Like with real wood shutters, don’t use any chemical compounds or any abrasive cleaners.

A slightly wet cloth is fine to use to clean the entire shutter, but it’s usually a good idea to dry the shutter when you’re done. 

When cleaning real wood shutters, be sure 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 dust cloth (microfiber works best)

• A soft, dry cloth

For ridding your wood shutters of dust, all you’ll need to do is give the panels and louvers a quick wipe-down with a microfiber dust cloth.

For cleaning smudges, 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 wet the cloth, the better. Only do this for smudges or spills – don’t scrub the entire shutter with a damp cloth. If you use a damp cloth, always follow up with a dry cloth. Also, never use an abrasive chemical agent, or you could risk damaging the wood finish. 

For additional details, contact us by calling 214-301-5066.

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