{"id":2039756,"date":"2024-09-05T18:28:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T23:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=2039756"},"modified":"2024-10-03T04:19:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T09:19:38","slug":"baseboard-cleaning-hack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/baseboard-cleaning-hack\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Baseboards"},"content":{"rendered":"When I first started caring for my own place, I thought cleaning baseboards was an unnecessary task. It didn't 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 is <em>not<\/em> a good look.\r\n\r\nI'm sorry to be the one to break the news, but baseboards do need to be cleaned regularly. How to clean baseboards and how <em>often<\/em> you clean them is up to you. I recommend at least once a month, but some people run the vacuum over them every time they clean the floors (admittedly, I'm not that committed).\r\n\r\nThere are a few different techniques and baseboard cleaning hacks to make this task a little easier, and I've tried em' all. I'll walk you through the best methods to clean your baseboards and make them sparkle. It's time to scrub!\r\n<h2>How to Clean Baseboards with Vinegar<\/h2>\r\n<h3 class=\"\">Tools You'll Need<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"\">Bucket<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"\">Microfiber cloth<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"\">Vinegar<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"\">Dish soap<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 class=\"\">Method<\/h3>\r\nOnce again, vinegar and dish soap to the rescue. This tried-and-true combination works on floors, walls and yep\u2014baseboards. 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. Dip a microfiber cloth in the cleaning solution, wring out excess water, then wipe down baseboards from top to bottom. Change out the cleaning water as it gets dirty.\r\n\r\nThis method works, but requires you to scrub while down on your hands and knees. If your baseboards are extra dusty, run a vacuum over them before using the cleaning solution or the excessive dust will soil the water too quickly.\r\n<h2 class=\"\">How to Clean Baseboards with Dryer Sheets<\/h2>\r\n<h3 class=\"\">Tools You'll Need<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"\">Vacuum with crevice attachment<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"\">Dryer sheets<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"\">Rubber band<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 class=\"\">Method<\/h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-2040148 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/How-to-Clean-Baseboards-with-Dryer-Sheets_Courtesy-@nicole_thenomad-TikTok_01_STedit.jpg?fit=700,1024\" alt=\"How To Clean Baseboards With Dryer Sheets\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" \/>\r\n\r\nThis baseboard cleaning hack, as demonstrated here by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/t\/ZP8JFcM8s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@nicole_thenomad<\/a> is a quick and easy way to dust baseboards. Install the crevice attachment on your vacuum. (It looks like a long hollow tube with an angled tip.) Then, secure a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/dryer-sheet-uses\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dryer sheet<\/a> around the end with a rubber band or hair tie. Vacuum the baseboards by running the dryer sheet-topped attachment along the ledge. Periodically check the dryer sheet as you work; when it becomes dirty or tears, adjust the sheet on the vacuum so you're always using a clean section.\r\n\r\nThe magic of this method is the dryer sheet not only picks up dust and smells great, it also leaves behind a thin layer of film that repels dust, protecting your baseboards in between cleanings. Keep in mind, this method works best on baseboards with a light layer of dust. It's not going to help with heavy buildup.\r\n<h2 class=\"\">How to Clean <em>Really <\/em>Dirty Baseboards<\/h2>\r\nIf your baseboards are extra dirty with sticky, stubborn grime, use a steam cleaner. It doesn't matter what type of steam cleaner you use, as long as it has a handheld nozzle attachment that can direct a steady spray of steam onto your baseboards. I recommend this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ewbank-SC1000-Cleaner-Chemical-Free-Cleaning\/dp\/B002FU6LXI\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">multipurpose steam cleaner<\/a>, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B073X4THX6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">steam mop like this<\/a> with a handheld attachment.\r\n\r\nSpray 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. 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