A baseboard is a wooden or vinyl board that runs along the bottom of an interior wall. Its function is to conceal the seam between the wall and the floor as well as to protect the wall from kicks, abrasion, and furniture. Most of us don't pay attention to how unclean our baseboards and other woodwork are. However, a closer inspection reveals dust, scrapes, and scuff marks all down your baseboards. All of this accumulation can turn your white baseboards yellow and drab. Cleaning baseboards is simple, and you only need to do it a few times a year to keep them pristine.
Baseboard cleaning hacks
Vacuum away the dirt
Vacuum down the length of the baseboards, along the top ledge, and then the top of the trim at the floor with a vacuum cleaner brush attachment. Pay special attention to crevices such as corners and the point where the trim meets the floor. If you don't have a vacuum, you can clean it with a small whisk broom.
Wipe it clean
Combine warm water, liquid dish soap, and vinegar in a bucket. Scrub scuffs and stains with a sponge or soft cloth dipped in the solution. Scrubbing thick filth with a melamine sponge is a good option. To avoid putting too much water on the baseboards, thoroughly wring out the cloth or sponge. When you're finished, use a clean towel to dry the baseboards. Leaving water on them might cause the wood to rot.
Use a microfiber cloth
In a bucket, mix a few drops of dishwashing liquid with around 2 gallons of warm water. Wring out a clean microfiber cloth that has been dipped in the bucket but make sure it is not saturated. A damp towel will not clean as well. Furthermore, while cleaning baseboards, you don't want to leave pools of water on your floors. Wipe down the baseboards with a dampened microfiber towel, making sure to replace the cleaning solution if it becomes cloudy.
Wipe with a dryer sheet
Dryer sheets are made of liquid softeners, and fragrances coated on a layer of fabric, which is often made of polyester or cellulose fibres. The chemicals in dryer sheets serve to counteract the effects of static electricity. It's an unusual solution, but rubbing the boards with a tumble dryer sheet will keep dust and debris from clinging due to the anti-static effect it produces. This can be done every couple of months to keep dust at bay and extend the period between cleanings.if you are a busy person, you can also seek help from the house cleaning experts.
Clean baseboards without bending
If you must kneel on a hard floor, make sure to use a cushion or some form of padding. When cleaning your baseboards, though, you may not need to stoop or kneel at all. Use a long-handled duster, a vacuum, or even a brush to dust your baseboards. This means you can swiftly brush away dust without having to bend. It's also a quick addition to your cleaning regimen to keep dust and debris off the baseboards. In the long run, this equals less cleaning.
Cleaning every nook and corner of your house is a tedious and time-consuming job. In the process of making sure your house is clean, there is a good chance that you overlook the baseboards. Professional house cleaners are trained to look out for and fix such issues. They will also do a comprehensive clean-up of your house. Bond cleaning services in Brisbane offer these services along with many others in suburbs like St Lucia, Brendale, Kangaroo Point, and Toowong.
