The baseboards in our homes create a finished aesthetic by hiding small gaps where the wall meets the floor. They also protect the painted or papered walls from moisture and damage from vacuums, furniture legs, and shoe scuffs.

How to Clean Baseboards

Clear a path

When it's time to do a thorough cleaning, move any furniture or items away from the baseboards. This will take some time but you need to have plenty of room to easily reach the baseboards without damaging the furniture.

Get rid of dust

Use a disposable duster , dust mop, microfiber cloth, or the upholstery attachment on your vacuum to remove loose dust and cobwebs. Starting with a dry dusting will help you get a more thorough clean when you move on to the wet cleaning solution—and prevent you from just pushing dirt and dus

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