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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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 ...

Baseboards — those six to eight inches rising from where a wall meets the floor — are easy to overlook in your kitchen cleaning routine. Not only are they way below eye-level, but baseboards don’t ...

Easy to forget but hard to miss, your baseboards are a high priority on your home’s improvement list. Cover all your bases with these six tips to clean and maintain your baseboards. Easy to forget but ...

Clean your baseboards once monthly, per pros—and more if your home has high foot traffic, kids, or pets. Cleaning your baseboards can improve your home's air quality. For a deep clean, wipe down your ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012.