Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Preparation
• Part 2 of 3: Cleaning Painted Skirting Boards
• Part 3 of 3: Washing natural wood or stained skirting boards
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Cleaning baseboards can be an extremely tedious and time-consuming job, but it can also help keep the room cleaner. A little physical effort and you will clean your skirting boards of dust, dirt, most stains and marks.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Preparation

1. 1 If you're cleaning up your room, tackle the baseboards last. Skirting boards collect dust from floors, walls and other surfaces. Leave them for last, so as not to accidentally cross out all the work done.
   • If you just want to clean the baseboards and not the entire room, start right away with them.
   • Skirting boards do not need to be washed too often, so it will be easier for you to wipe down one room at a time each time the cleaning day / week arrives.
2. 2 Move all furniture to the edge of the room and vacuum the floor. Remove most of the dust and vacuum the floor under the couch now, not after cleaning. Create enough space for you to reach the skirting boards by sliding the furniture back in.
3. 3 Use a small brush to remove dust from the top edge of the skirting board. Remove dust trapped in the opening between the skirting boards and the wall. Specialist Answer Question

   User wikiHow asks: Can I use tumble dryers to clean the skirting boards?

   
   

   

   Michelle Driscoll MPH

   Mulberry Maids founder Michelle Driscoll is the owner of the Mulberry Maids cleaning service in northern Colorado. She received her Masters in Public Health from Colorado School of Public Health in 2016.

   SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   Michelle Driscoll, Cleaning Specialist answers: “Yes, you can use a tumble dryer to remove dust that has accumulated on the baseboards. Because this wipe is designed to dissipate static electricity, it picks up dust well and really helps reduce dust build-up in the future. ”

   
   
4. 4 Vacuum the baseboards with the round brush attachment hose. Use a round brush to avoid scratching surfaces and a long pointed nozzle to vacuum the corners.
5. 5 Vacuum the baseboard along the bottom of the board where it touches the floor covering. Also brush 15-20 cm in front of the skirting board and where the skirting boards touch the wall.

Part 2 of 3: Cleaning Painted Skirting Boards

1. 1 Wipe off any obvious marks and marks with an eraser. Yes, with an ordinary eraser. You can, of course, use a melamine sponge (Magic Eraser or another), but a regular pink eraser does a great job on the marks on the baseboard.
2. 2 In a bucket or bowl, combine 1 cup (approximately 250 ml) of white vinegar with 4–5 cups (0.9–1.2 L) of very warm water. Vinegar is a powerful cleanser and completely natural. Dilute the vinegar with water to reduce the pungent odor and make it easier to use.
   • You can substitute vinegar with a few drops of a mild dish soap.
   • If you are not sure if your skirting boards are painted or not, click here.
3. 3 Soak a sponge in the vinegar solution and wipe down a portion of the baseboard. Do not try to wash everything at once - water left on the wood will not do anything good.
4. 4 Wipe the wall dry with a clean cloth while cleaning. When you have a fairly clean section of the wall, dry it immediately. And while it's okay if you forget it once or twice, moisture can wreak havoc on sensitive woods or finishes.
5. 5 Dip cotton balls in vinegar / soapy water to clean the baseboards in the corners. Wipe the dirtiest and dirtiest parts of the baseboard with a wet cotton ball. Prepare several at once, as they allow you to get to hard-to-reach places.

Part 3 of 3: Washing natural wood or stained skirting boards

1. 1 If you are not sure if your skirting boards are painted or pickled, treat them like natural wood. The paint acts as a sealant, partially protecting the wood from moisture or scratches. Plus, most paints are very easy to wipe off. When in doubt, use the following method to clean the baseboards without disturbing the wood and paint.
2. 2 Wipe down the baseboards with a damp, clean cloth. Remove all surface stains quickly. Instead of a rag, you can use:
   • melamine sponge Magic Eraser ("miracle eraser") or another to combat stains and marks;
   • wet wipes;
   • old sock. Pull it over the toilet brush and then dip it in warm water. It looks silly, but now you don't have to bend over so much.
3. 3 Wipe the wood dry while harvesting. Rinse the stain with a damp cloth and then wipe the area dry. Since this is just a pre-clean, to speed up further work, do not waste all your time on one spot. Just wipe off anything that can be easily wiped off and make sure there is no dust on the skirting boards.
4. 4 Dampen a new, clean cloth with wood cleaner or white spirit. White spirit is a versatile cleaner that is particularly good at removing scuffs. Use it to wipe off any unpleasant spots or protrusions, then use a wood cleaner on the baseboards.
   • When dealing with chemical cleaners, be sure to open windows and work in a well-ventilated area.
5. 5 Use a cotton ball to clean the baseboards in the corners of the room. Dip it in cleaner or white spirit and wipe hard to reach areas.
6. 6 Wipe down the skirting board with a clean cloth to remove any excess cleaner. By remaining on the skirting boards, the cleaner will only attract dust, allowing it to stick to the damp, sticky surface. Wipe it off to keep the baseboards clean longer.
7. 7 If necessary, wipe all boards with a drying cloth (fabric softener) to prevent dust from settling. This little trick will coat the skirting boards with a cleaner and remove static electricity while keeping the boards free of dust.

Tips

• Try not to saturate the wall or baseboard with moisture. Work in small, dry rooms.
• Sit on a skateboard or other movable object to make cleaning the baseboards easier.

Warnings

• Keep children away from the cleaning solution!
• Cleaners other than regular soapy water should only be used in a well-ventilated area.

What do you need

• White vinegar
• Vacuum cleaner with attachments
• Bucket or bowl
• Sponge or rag
• Melamine sponge (optional)