4 Tips To Maintain Elegant Wood Shutters

For homeowners looking to spruce up the look of their living space, nothing is as useful as quality wood shutters. A timeless classic, these shutters exude elegance and sophistication. Apart from looking great, they are also extremely utilitarian, offering light control, privacy, and protection from the elements. The catch, however, is to maintain them properly so that they don’t get damaged due to outdoor elements, especially in hot and humid regions. 

 

 

To prevent that, here are 4 useful tips to keep wood shutters in mint condition:

 

Conduct Frequent Dusting

 

While a little dust may seem innocuous, with time the buildup of dust and grime can cause serious deterioration to your window shutters. This is why dusting them regularly is highly advised to keep dirt accumulation at bay. It doesn’t have to be a daily chore either. You can simply dust them once every few weeks using a soft duster made of feather or microfiber to achieve the best results. 

 

Consider Vacuuming

 

Regular dusting may get rid of the majority of dust, but it is not completely effective. To get the fine, stubborn dust particles out of your shutters, consider vacuuming them regularly. This method is particularly great in getting rid of dust from hard-to-access slats or on the edges of the shutters, where a duster or cloth cannot reach.

 

Remove Stains

 

Wood shutters can develop stains over time due to exposure to external elements. Before conducting any type of cleaning on the shutters, it is vital to get rid of these stains. First, examine the stains closely for the presence of any strange or foreign material and try to scrape it off using a soft material like a paper towel. If this doesn’t work, then you need to consider using a special wood cleaner to wipe them off. Always keep in mind to use a soft, non-abrasive wiping material so as to avoid scratching the slats or panels.

 

Invest In Finishing

 

External window shutters are prone to damage as they are constantly exposed to harsh outside elements all throughout the year. However, you can still fight the deterioration they cause by investing in periodic treatment of your wooden shutters. You can use a polyurethane product to provide excellent finishing that will ultimately protect the slats from varying humidity and temperature levels. Not only will it protect them, but a fine finishing job will restore the wood shutters to their former glory. 

 

In the end, these shutters are an excellent choice from an aesthetic and utilitarian standpoint, but they also need regular maintenance to keep them spic and span. 

 

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