Cleaning Window Shutters Cleaning window shutters in your home can be a hassle and a problem for many. This is because they just do not know what the right way to do so is. Interior window shutters are a much different animal than the vinyl blinds of yesterday. They can not be cleaned in the same manner as you may over wet the wood causing it to warp and be ruined. Since you more than likely invested a great deal in these shutters, taking some time to clean them properly is a necessary thing. It is an investment in their quality and the likelihood that they will remain an asset to you. The good news is that you can learn to clean your own window shutters rather easily. Here are some points to keep in mind when selecting the right methods for cleaning. Know the manufacturer's directions. The manufacturer wants their product to last for you and gives you the best instructions possible for keeping them clean. Not only should you follow this because it will give you the best information possible, but also because the blinds may react poorly to other solutions. If you have any type of warranty on the window shutters, this will be voided if you clean them in the wrong manner and ruin them. In most cases, these window shutters are made from wood. When the wood is varnished or treated, you will need to pay special attention to how you go about cleaning them. For starters, you need to use a soft, cotton glove or cloth for dusting. Use a good quality furniture polish to clean them. Do not apply the furniture polish to the shutters directly but spray it to the cloth. Then, wipe down the shutters carefully, getting into all of the nooks and crannies. Keep your wood dust free as much as possible. You should invest a bit of time in keeping them clean at least several times per year. Also, take a box of fabric softener drier sheets to them. Wipe each shutter slot with a sheet. This will remove static from them and keep some of the dust from settling there. You can also carefully use an attachment to a vacuum cleaner to clean the shutters effectively. Be careful not to scratch the area with the attachment. If your shutters need to be re-varnished or stripped, you should look for specific directions for how to do this properly. It can help you to have a beautiful shutter if you take a bit more time with the project. Cleaning window shutters really does not need to be a hard job to do, if you know how to do it the right way.