03, 2024
It’s a pesky chore, but cleaning your baseboards makes a real impact.
Here’s how to clean baseboards with vinegar or a dryer sheet.
When I first started caring for my own place, I thought cleaning baseboards was an unnecessary task.
It didnt take long to discover that neglected baseboards are pretty gross.
The dusty baseboards started to make my whole house feel dirty.
That dusty gray film isnota good look.
Im sorry to be the one to break the news, but baseboards do need to be cleaned regularly.
How to clean baseboards and howoftenyou clean them is up to you.
Ill walk you through the best methods to clean your baseboards and make them sparkle.
Its time to scrub!
This tried-and-true combination works on floors, walls and yepbaseboards.
Fill a small bucket with hot water, then add about 1 cup vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon dish soap.
This combination will cut grease and grime without damaging the paint.
Change out the cleaning water as it gets dirty.
This method works, but requires you to scrub while down on your hands and knees.
implement the crevice attachment on your vacuum.
(It looks like a long hollow tube with an angled tip.)
Then, secure adryer sheetaround the end with a rubber band or hair tie.
Vacuum the baseboards by running the dryer sheet-topped attachment along the ledge.
Keep in mind, this method works best on baseboards with a light layer of dust.
Its not going to help with heavy buildup.
I recommend thismultipurpose steam cleaner, or asteam mop like thiswith a handheld attachment.
Spray the steam onto your baseboards, then wipe away the dirt and water with a cloth.
Work in small sections at a time, taking care not to soak baseboards with too much moisture.
The hot steam loosens all that built-up gunk, making it easy to wipe away without scrubbing.
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