Doing a little Spring Cleaning this month with me? Cleaning your baseboards is a time-consuming, but worthwhile spring cleaning task. Here are 3 ways to clean your baseboards:
- Magic Erasers and soapy, warm water
- microfiber towel and soapy, warm water
- non-toxic cleaning wipe or baby wipes (my favorite method - it's the quickest and easiest and I can usually enlist some little helpers)
I start at the top of the baseboards and scrub until they are clean (this job is easier after vacuuming the baseboards and edges). Another trick that I use is to put a piece of painter's tape to mark where I need to touch up the white trim after the baseboards are clean.
Any baseboard tips to share?
Never thought of the baby wipes! What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteIn process of doing paint touch ups now! (Aren't magic erasers wonderful??)
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Magic Eraser is the best thing invented!!! I just love it :)
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ReplyDeleteI like to use diluted white vinegar in a spray bottle and soft cloth. My kids can help that way too!
ReplyDeleteI pay my 10 year old $1/room, and hand him a rag and a windex bottle filled with water.
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Don't forget to bring a toothbrush in a cup of soapy water to get into the corners! This was my LOVELY job all growing up so I consider myself a pro ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm love love love magic erasers. They've always worked the best for me.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely want to vacuum the baseboards first! Nothing is worse than trying to clean up wet dust. Vacuuming first really does half of the work for you.
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