When you close the shutters on a hot day, any accumulated dust is much more noticeable. Fortunately, you don’t need specialized cleaners or feather dusters to tackle the buildup. Here are three ways to clean your shutters with items you likely already have at home.

How to Clean Your Shutters With Household Items

1. Socks

Socks can be your secret weapon when cleaning shutters. You can pop one on the end of a ruler or similarly shaped stick or put them on your hands like sock puppets. Their soft, clinging fibers easily pick up dust while being gentle enough to use on even the most fragile of slats.

The hand-sock technique is particularly useful when you’re in a rush. If you cup your hand into a C-shape, you can clean both sides of the blind at the same time.

2. Paintbrush

If you have a clean paintbrush lying around, repurpose it into a shutter cleaner. Mix a solution of warm, soapy water, dip your brush, and apply it to the slats. Wipe each slat dry with a clean cloth, and clean your brush as you go.

This technique will get even the filthiest of blinds clean without using too much elbow grease. If you squeeze in a little fresh lemon, you’ll leave a pleasant, clean smell after you’re finished too.

3. Vacuum Cleaner

Here’s a nifty way to regularly clean your blinds while you’re doing other household chores: vacuum them. Most vacuum cleaners have a soft brush attachment perfect for cleaning shutters, so double-up when you’re zooming around your floor. It will add just a minute or two more onto your usual routine. Plus, you’ll end up frequently cleaning your window treatments so the dirt will never build up.

Find high-quality, low-maintenance shutters and blinds at Saiki’s Window Designs. Based in Mililani, HI, they’ve provided expert blind and shutter installation services to homeowners and businesses all over Hawaii since 1985. This knowledgeable team will not only help you choose and install the right shutters for your home but also perform repair work when needed. Reach out to them today at (808) 384-5003 or visit their website to see how they can help you. Connect with them on Facebook for more window treatment advice.