Fortunately, baseboards are relativelyeasy to clean.

Here are 10 simple baseboard cleaning hacks to help you keep your baseboards clean for the long haul.

Sweeping and evenvacuumingcan kick up dust, which often settles on the top of baseboards.

Cleaning baseboards

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Tackle those chores first, then you could finish up with your baseboards.

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Start With a Vacuum

Baseboards are notorious for collecting dust.

We recommend using a brush attachment to prevent any scratches on your baseboards.

When in doubt, use a bowl of warm water mixed with a little dish soap.

Grab a clean cloth and a bowl of warm, soapy water, or your alternative cleaning solution.

Dip your cloth in the cleaning solution and gently wipe down the baseboards.

Fortunately, we have hack for you: grab some cotton swabs and Q-tips to access these hard-to-reach places.

you could also use canned air to be extra sure you’ve cleaned every nook and cranny.

Use adegreaserto tackle tough stains and lift up any oil splatters and residue.

Grab a box ofcleaning wipes, or even baby wipes, and get to work.

you’re free to use these to pick up any dust covering your baseboards and address stubborn stains.

Try a Melamine Sponge

Another popular cleaning tool for baseboards is melamine sponge.

These durable cleaners are better known asMr.

Clean Magic Erasers, but the generic version, melamine sponges, are just as effective.