When you clean, how often do you reach for your baseboards? Be honest. There’s no shame in admitting they don’t get cleaned as often as they should, we’ve all been there. It’s never a bad time to get them back to looking their best and there’s no time like the present to get started. Here are a few different methods and tips for cleaning the baseboards around your home.
Most homes have painted wood baseboards, and some may have non-wood baseboards. Both are very easy to maintain. If your painted wood or non-wood baseboards are in need of some light cleanup and dusting, this method is for you:
Cleaning and maintaining dusty wooden baseboards isn’t hard, it just requires a little bit more care and attention than painted wood. Here is a good method for cleaning wooden baseboards:
Sometimes our pets can have little accidents around the baseboards, it happens to the best of us. In order to remove any lingering unpleasant stains and odors from around the wood you’ll want to try this method:
This method works best against cat pee as it is particularly difficult to remove without stains or odors remaining. If you are cleaning up a dog pee accident, simply absorb as much of the pee as possible and then sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda on the affected area and leave it overnight. You can vacuum the baking soda away in the morning and check for any stains or odors.
If you’re looking for a quick cleanup between deep cleaning and dusting, here are a handful of semi-creative ways to clean up your baseboards:
Enjoy your clean and dust-free baseboards, and remember to keep up with cleaning them so that they don’t become too unsightly. If you are looking for a professional cleaning service or maid to tackle these kinds of cleaning projects, call us! We are proud to offer friendly and professional services to our happy clients, contact us today to find out how we can help you around the house.
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