Take care of your plantation shutters

Plantation shutters are a worthwhile investment. Not only do they provide style to a home, but they help save on energy costs and increase the resale value. Whether it is real wood blinds or fake blinds, if they are well made, they can last for several years. Proper care is essential, but, fortunately, this care is relatively easy.

Plantation shutters are an intelligent investment, but big, so you should keep them at their best. A crucial part of keeping the shutters inside the plantations is to keep them clean. Otherwise, dust and dirt can accumulate and ruin the spider. Regular dusting and cleaning are important to avoid the accumulation of dust and dirt.

Cleaning of real wood plantation shutters:

The way to clean the interior blinds depends on what they are made of. Real wood planting blinds, when properly painted with a high-quality finish, are as easy to clean as fake wood shutters but do not use water, which can damage or deform the wood. At least once a month, spray a dust rag with wood brightener and carefully remove the dust from the shutters. If your shutters have small furrows or crevices that trap dust and dirt, lightly spray a toothbrush with spray varnish and use it to clean hard-to-reach areas.

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False Plantation shutters cleaning:

Most false plantation shutters are made of vinyl. Interior vinyl blinds should be sprinkled at least once a week. You can use the soft brush on the hose of your vacuum cleaner. Tilt the slats and vacuum them gently. Then, turn them off and do the same. Do not forget the peaks and bottoms of the blinds.

For cleaning, you can use soap and water on vinyl blinds. Some experts recommend using distilled water because it does not contain minerals that can cause stains. In a bucket, mix warm water and a mild dish soap or other mild soap to form a soapy cleaning solution (approximately one teaspoon with one liter of water). Moisten a soft cloth with soapy water and wash the blinds well. Then moisten the second cloth with water and rinse the soap residue. If your shutters have small grooves or cracks, do not forget them because they can easily accumulate dirt and grime. Dip a toothbrush in soapy water to clean these areas. It may be tempting to use a multipurpose cleaner, but these can be too harsh and can discolor or dye your blinds. Dry the blinds carefully with a towel. This is important to avoid spots.

A great advantage of the blinds of false indoor plantings compared to the real wood variety is that they can be used in kitchens and bathrooms, where they are subject to heat and humidity. However, in these rooms, the blinds collect the lacquer particles, grease and other things that can adhere to it. These may require a little more cleaning. You can make a solution of one teaspoon of detergent and one gallon of hot water. Wet a rag in the solution and drain well. Then, clean the fins on both sides in the closed position. Rinse the fabric as necessary and continue until it is clean. Again, do not forget to dry them with a clean, soft cloth.

Drive carefully:

Quality shutters are durable, but you should always be kind to them. When opening and closing the slats, turn the rod gently. If you need to open the shutters to the side, make sure they are secure and that they do not hit the wall. This will damage the frame (not to mention the wall).

The best way to ensure proper care of your Plantation shutters is to consult the manufacturers of plantation shutters. If you do not have the documentation provided with the shutters, call the manufacturer or visit their website to find out what they are made for and instructions on proper care to preserve the life and appearance of your window protectors.