How to Clean and Care For Vinyl Exterior Shutters

Vinyl shutters are usually maintenance free, but they will become dirty over time. Generally, vinyl shutters can be cleaned satisfactorily with the use of any ordinary garden hose. If this does not do the job, we suggest the following:

1. With a garden hose and a soft bristle brush wash the shutters gently.
2. Where soil is of a stubborn nature, the following cleaning solution works well:
   • 1/3 cup detergent (Tide for example)
   • 2/3 cup Tri-sodium (Soilax for example)
   • 4 quarts of water

In certain geographical areas where mildew may be a problem, substitute one quart of 5% sodium hydrochloride (Clorox for example) for one quart of water in the formula above.

If your shutters are extremely dirty, it is recommended that you start washing from the top and work down to the bottom. Apply cleaning solution and let stand for several minutes to allow the dirt to loosen. The shutters and your siding should be rinsed thoroughly to avoid staining and/or streaking.

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