22 Jun A Guide to Shutter Maintenance

A Guide to Shutter Maintenance

Your window shutters add style to your home and serve an important function. Like every home addition, maintenance is the key to the longevity of your window shutters. Follow these steps to properly maintain your home’s shutters, increasing their performance and appearance.

Open And Close Properly

• Always open and close your shutters with the tilt-rod or louver to decrease the chances of broken shutters. If you don’t open and close your shutters properly, then you risk damaging or permanently breaking your shutters.

Cleaning 

• Make cleaning a routine part of your window shutter maintenance. Dust your shutters with a dry cloth and use a damp cloth for hard-to-remove smudges and marks. Do not use liquid cleaning products or water because they can damage your wood’s finish or cause warping. Use a toothbrush to eliminate dust and dirt that collects in the corners of your shutters.

Routine Inspection 

• Routinely inspect your plantation or wood shutters. Make sure all the moving parts are moving in the correct direction. If not, then diagnose and correct the problem before it gets worse. Check for chips and cracks. Repair these quickly to prevent further damage.

For more information on shutter maintenance or to purchase new shutters, contact Wasatch Shutter Design. Since 1996, we have been providing customers with custom interior shutters that operate better and last longer. Whether you are looking for plantation or wood shutters, we are you trusted shutter location.