How You Should Be Cleaning Your Baseboards

Baseboards are one spot that is easy to overlook—but once you clean them, the difference is hard to ignore! These simple trim pieces do a lot to make a room look together, but they also collect dust, dirt, pet hair, and scuff marks. As a professional cleaning company, we know the tricks to make baseboards shine without too much effort. Here’s our step-by-step guide to help you clean your baseboards like a pro!

Step 1: Dust First: Remove loose dust and dirt before getting anything wet. You can use:

A microfiber cloth
A vacuum with a brush attachment
A clean, dry paintbrush (great for detailed trim)

This step helps avoid creating a muddy mess when you start scrubbing.

Step 2: Wipe with a Cleaning Solution: After dusting, it’s time to tackle grime, scuffs, and built-up residue. You can use:

Warm water with a few drops of dish soap
A vinegar and water mix (great for natural cleaning)
A gentle all-purpose cleaner

Dip a cloth or sponge into your solution and wring it out well—you don’t want excess water dripping onto your walls or floors. Wipe along the baseboard, paying extra attention to corners and edges.

Step 3: Tackle Tough Spots: Got stubborn marks? Try:

A magic eraser sponge (gently—some finishes can wear down)
Baking soda paste (for sticky spots)
A toothbrush or small detail brush for grooves or textured trim

Always test a small spot first to ensure your method won’t damage the paint or finish.

Step 4: Dry Them Off: Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe down your baseboards after cleaning. This helps prevent water spots, streaks, or damage, especially if you have wood trim.

Step 5: Keep Them Cleaner, Longer: Once your baseboards are clean, you can make future cleanings easier:

Rub a dryer sheet along the surface to repel dust
Add baseboard cleaning to your monthly cleaning checklist
Consider sealing or repainting older trim that’s hard to clean

Let Us Handle the Dirty Work: Cleaning baseboards may not be glamorous, but one of those minor details makes a space feel polished and well-kept.

Don’t have time to get down on your hands and knees? That’s what we’re here for! Our professional cleaning team knows how to handle the hard-to-reach areas so your home stays sparkling from top to bottom. You can schedule our team on our website or by calling (724) 602-2218. We hope you enjoyed our tips to clean your baseboards better, and we hope to see you soon!

If you want a quote for any of our services, fill out our Contact Us form by clicking here.

We do what we say we’re going to do. We are CLEANbee Property Services. See you soon!