Shutters installed indoors will require less cleaning and maintenance than shutters that are installed outdoors and/or close to the sea or pollutive environments.
When not maintained properly, the hardware or metals parts of a shutter can deteriorate quickly when exposed to high humidity or heatwaves, dust and pollution, water, harsh weather or high salinity environments. See General Maintenance and Usage section to help avoid corrosion.
Flip the blades in one direction dusting the whole surface and then flipping in the opposite direction to repeat the process. Clean the spaces between the shutters and areas that may have accumulated dust thoroughly.
Use: microfibre cloth, duster or a vacuum cleaner with a soft furniture attachment.
If required, you can clean shutters with a damp cloth. Mildly diluted products designed especially for this purpose can be added if necessary.
Use: all-purpose soap, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid.
If all dust has been removed, wipe down with a dry cloth. Let the air help dry the shutters by opening your windows for a few hours. Or you may point a fan at the shutters to help with the drying process..
With proper care, your investment in the timeless and beautiful Alltone Shutters will last that much longer!
Flip the blades in one direction dusting the whole surface and then flipping in the opposite direction to repeat the process. Clean the spaces between the shutters and areas that may have accumulated dust thoroughly.
Use microfibre cloth, duster or a vacuum cleaner with a soft furniture attachment.
Use a clean, soft toothbrush to remove dust from hard-to-reach areas. You may also use a soft cloth lightly sprayed with furniture polish or linseed oil. Oiled shutters should be re oiled and maintained regularly with a product designed specifically for Western Red Cedar taking care to follow instructions on the package carefully
Don't use water, all-purpose soap, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid.
If all dust has been removed, wipe down with a dry cloth. This will avoid spotting and water damage. Let the air help dry the shutters by opening your windows for a few hours. Or you may point a fan at the shutters to help with the drying process.
With proper care, your investment in the timeless and beautiful Alltone Shutters will last that much longer!
If with non-operable blades, wipe down all surfaces of the Aluminum shutters regularly with a gentle or microfiber cloth to keep it free from build up taking time to remove build up in harder to reach places such as in between the louvers and stiles or any spaces.
If with operable blades, flip the blades in one direction cleaning the whole surface and then flipping in the opposite direction to repeat the process. Clean the spaces between the shutters and areas that may have accumulated dust thoroughly.
Use: microfibre cloth
If required, you can clean shutters with mildly diluted product designed especially for this purpose.
Use all-purpose soap, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid.
Don't use bleach or petroleum-based lubricants.
With proper care, your investment in the timeless and beautiful Alltone Shutters will last that much longer!
Plantation shutters provide a sturdy and durable option compared with many curtains and blinds, however; they can still be damaged if not treated with care. We recommend gentle opening and closing of both louvers and panels to ensure shutters stay working well for many years to come.
Stiff or Loose Blades
Louves get the most movement in your shutters therefore they can either loosen over time or may be installed at a tension not to your preference. This is an easy and common adjustment you can make at any time during your shutters lifespan. Simply remove the endcap in the middle on each side of your shutter take a Phillips head screwdriver, and tighten or loosen tension screws. You can also make adjustments on the individual louvers on the small screws connecting to the tilt rod.
Avoid Corrosion
Hardware such as magnet catches, hinges, screws, catch plates and tilt rod ect can be maintained with the careful selection and application of lubricants such as silicone spray. We recommend caution in selecting products as many can adversely affect the shutters finish such as; petroleum based lubricants. Spray according to distance from corrosive environments as displayed above.
Sliding and bi-folding shutters
For our sliding and Bi-folding shutter please refer to the above information on how to keep the panels looking fantastic. Please also ensure to keep all tracks and moving parts free from dirt and dust build up to ensure your shutter continues to move easily.
