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, ...

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Vacuum the carpet, sweep the floors—many of us tackle these chores on a weekly basis, but how often do you clean your baseboards? Baseboards are often neglected in our cleaning regimens, but the truth ...

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I hate cleaning my baseboards. For nearly every other cleaning task you can think of, I have a reminder set on my phone so I never forget to do it. Clean the bathroom? Check. Wash the comforter? Yup.

Detailing the baseboards tends to be a chore many people skip when cleaning the house. One reason it’s such a dreaded task is because baseboards can be hard to reach, making the job awkward and ...

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Cleaning baseboards has to be one of the most annoying chores out there. These guys always seem to gather dust, but cleaning them requires that you hunch over, squat, crawl on your knees, or get out a ...

Clean baseboards last, starting with vacuuming to remove dust before wiping. Use gentle soap and water (or a degreaser in kitchens), matching the cleaner to the baseboard material. Dry with a ...