How to clean shutters

There's something truly satisfying about a room that's clean and tidy and window dressings can play a significant role in our shutters, often the unsung heroes of your window treatments, play a significant role in achieving this ideal. Whether you have elegant wooden shutters or durable vinyl shutters, keeping them clean not only enhances their beauty but also prolongs their life. So here's our recommendations.

Begin by gently dusting your shutters with a soft microfibre cloth or duster. Tilt the louvres open, wipe from edge to edge, then close the louvres and wipe from top to bottom, including the frame.

Using a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment, work from the top to bottom, again paying attention to the edges and corners, to vacuum up any dust you dislodge with the brush. Regular dusting prevents build-up and makes cleaning much easier.

For stains or handling marks, how you treat it depends on what kind of shutter you have. Wooden shutters need careful handling, as water will damage them, so wet a microfibre cloth then wring it out until it's barely damp before gently wiping, and immediately wipe over with a dry cloth. Vinyl shutters are water resistant and can be wiped in the same way, and for tougher stains on vinyl a mixture of a gentle dish soap and warm water should remove any grime, before wiping with a dry cloth.