A Brilliant Technique for Keeping Baseboards Clean (It Works Every Time!)
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Baseboards are often overlooked when it comes to cleaning, which means they’re perfect places for dust and dirt to accumulate. Here’s how you’re going to incorporate baseboard cleaning into your routine, so you never forget about them again.
Day 7: Dust the baseboards.
When it comes to dusting baseboards, there are a lot of quirky tricks, smart hacks, and straightforward methods that you can try out. After putting seven different baseboard cleaning methods to the test, this is the one that’ll deliver the cleanest finish:
- Dust with a broom or duster.
- Spray a rag with a cleaning solution.
- Wipe down the baseboards by hand.
- Use a Magic Eraser to address scuffs.
- Use a cotton swab to get into any corners.
You can also try the other six methods to see what works best for you; for instance, using a dryer sheet and vacuum cleaner ranked pretty high!
How did cleaning your baseboards go? Tell us in the community forum.
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