Your baseboards collect all the untouched dust behind built-ins, tables, sofas, and moregross.
Read on for expert insight on getting your baseboards clean.
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Its effective for lightly soiled baseboards with no specific stains," she says.
Thevinegar and baking sodacombination is a natural cleaning solution that helps break down grime, Ciechorska says.
Spray the baseboards first.
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and then apply the paste.
Scrub, wipe, and dry them afterward.
Theyre effective at removing stains, but should be used with care to avoid over-scrubbing and damaging the baseboards.
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Spray a microfiber mop with a cleaning solution and secure it to the end of a broomstick or mop.
initiate the cloth along the baseboards until dirt, dust, and debris are gone.
Yes, Clorox wipes can be used to clean baseboards.
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However, double-check they dont contain bleach, as the abrasive chemical can damage the finish, Ciechorska says.
Yes, mops can be used to clean baseboards if they have a detachable cloth or microfiber pad.
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