But keeping baseboards clean of dust, hair, and splatters can greatly improve the appearance of any room.
Here are some quick, easy tips that will teach you how to clean baseboards properly.
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There are two general order-of-operations rules to follow when cleaning baseboards.
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First, dry dust; then, if needed, damp-clean baseboards.
Similarly, a(clean!)
paintbrushcan be used to dust and perform detail work on baseboards.
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you’re free to use a mixture of one part liquid fabric softener to five parts water.
Or you’re free to combine 1 Tbsp.
of cooking oil, like olive or canola oil, and white vinegar with 1 cup of water.
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Use a degreaser to penetrate andbreak down the buildupfrom cooking.
Use a solution of warm water and dish soap to wipe muddy baseboards.
Canned air or a power duster can help dislodge caked-on or deeply embedded dust and dirt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes.
This is a convenient way to wipe down your baseboards when you’re in a hurry.
No matter how clean you keep your house, your baseboards are going to get dirty.
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Kitchen baseboards, in particular, can get extra dirty because they end up catching food and grease splatters.
And when it comes to choosing colors, white is always going to be the hardest to keep clean.
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