subject: WOOD SHUTTERS [print this page] Use a quality polish when cleaningUse a quality polish when cleaning. You can find specialty-made dusting tools for slotted shutters. Vinyl and plastic shutters are quite easy to care for, which makes them ideal if you have young children or simply want a low-maintenance shutter. No matter if you have wood or faux shutters, if they're in a high-moisture area, such as a bathroom, check for mildew on occasion.