Keeping a clean home has never been easy. However, some medical conditions and low mobility can make cleaning even harder, whether you suffer from chronic pain, low energy, bad knees, or an injury. Besides, not everyone always has the luxury of asking someone for help.
Of all chores, dealing with dirty baseboards is a considerable challenge; however, you can overcome these hurdles. We’ll show you how to clean your baseboards by yourself and maintain them effortlessly.
How to clean your baseboards
This cleaning process has many steps, but in the end, you’ll have beautiful, spotless baseboards that’ll require low maintenance. Remember to go slowly with this and any other home cleaning task. Don’t work yourself too hard.
Step #1: Get extended cleaning tools
Picking the right cleaning tool for the chore is crucial. Use tools such as a broom, dust mop, a vacuum cleaner with a wand, and even a sock on a stick (it works wonders!). Also, getting a special low-profile creeper seat will help reduce the strain, so consider purchasing one.
If you manage to get in a comfortable position and aren’t worried about applying some elbow grease, microfiber cloths and magic erasers are very useful for dealing with stubborn spots.
Step #2: Dust or vacuum first
To dust your baseboards, you have a few options. You can use a broom, a vacuum cleaner with the brush attachment, or even a sock with a yardstick slipped in. The goal is to loosen up any dry dirt and dust before the next step.
Step #3: Make a cleaning solution
Use soapy water or make a mix of warm water and white vinegar. The easiest way to make the latter is by going on a half-and-half ratio of water and vinegar. You can throw the mix inside a bucket or store the solution inside a spray bottle for easier use on many surfaces in your home.
Step #4: Damp the dust mop or sponges
A flat dust mop is best suited for this task. You can either dip it on a bucket of the solution you already chose or spray directly on the baseboards; it’ll work. Now you need to apply the proper method.
Step #5: Clean the baseboards in the proper order
With your damp mop or cloth, clean bottom to top. This technique will help you avoid dripping and leaving water streaks on the wood. If you run into any tough spots, you can use a damp magic eraser, but spot-test it before going with confidence on your baseboards.
Step #6: Finish up with dryer sheets
You might not know how effective dryer sheets are on your wood trim—they have a coating that adds an anti-static layer. Rub your baseboards with these laundry products to prevent dust and hair from sticking to the surface.
Prevention step: Don’t forget to clean the floor regularly!
Even if you coated your baseboards with dryer sheets, it’s always good to make sure your floors are clean as well, so you’ll have better dust control.
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