Care and Maintenance Guidelines
Plantation Shutters require relatively little care and maintenance to ensure trouble-free operations. Shutters installed indoors and inland will require less cleaning than shutters installed outdoors and close to the sea.
The following table explains these differences and the minimum requirements to ensure that the Guarantee is upheld.
Internal Shutters
| Installations 50m - 2km from the shoreline | Installations 2km - 5km from the shoreline | Installations 5km - 15km from the shoreline | Installations 15km+ from the shoreline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Intervals | 2-4 weeks | 2 months | 4 months | 6 months |
| Cleaning Method (Aluminium Shutters) | 1 and 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cleaning Method (Timber Shutters) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
External Shutters (Aluminium Shutters Only)
| Installations 50m - 2km from the shoreline | Installations 2km - 5km from the shoreline | Installations 5km - 15km from the shoreline | Installations 15km+ from the shoreline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Intervals | 1-2 weeks | 2-4 weeks | 2-3 months | 6 months |
| Cleaning Method | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Cleaning Method 1
| Step 1: | Remove all surface dust and dirt from the shutters with a feather duster, dust cloth or vacuum cleaner. |
| Step 2: | Wipe the shutters with a slightly damp cloth to remove any stubborn marks. |
| Step 3: | If required, dry the shutters with a soft cotton cloth or chamois. |
| Step 4: | Remove all the dust and dirt from the bottom track using a vacuum cleaner or brush. |
Cleaning Method 2
Same as Cleaning Method 1, plus:
| • | Use a Premium Quality (salt free) car wash liquid, mixed with water (as per the product's instructions) and soft cotton cloth to clean the shutters. |
| • | A soft nylon bristle brush (eg a dishwashing brush) can be used to reach “hard to reach” areas. |
| • | We are trying to remove the build-up of Salt with this Cleaning Method. |
Cleaning Method 3
Same as Cleaning Method 1, plus:
| • | Rinse Shutters with running water on both sides. |
| • | Rinse the inside of each side channel with running water. |
| • | Use a premium quality (salt free) car wash liquid, mixed with water (as per the product’s instructions) and soft cotton cloth to clean the shutters. |
| • | A soft nylon bristle brush (eg a dishwashing brush) can be used to reach “hard to reach” areas. |
| • | We are trying to remove the build-up of Salt and/or Grime with this Cleaning Method. |
For further operating related information refer to the Plantation Shutters Care Guide
So if you are looking for shutters, give us a call – we have an unmatched 21 working day lead time, an unparalleled minimum 5-year guarantee and offices in the Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, Garden Route, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga, where each project is overseen by a senior specialist and highly qualified in-house installation teams undertake every detail in the final installation.
