Today I show you how to clean baseboards without bending over.
Because we all have skirting boards at home. And cleaning the baseboards is really a hassle...
But the worst part is that there are some in every room:kitchen, bathroom, living room...
When they start to gather dust, all you can see is that!
Don't you want to break your back cleaning all those baseboards either?
Luckily, there's a genius trick to easily clean baseboards throughout your home without bending down.
With this trick, you will finally be able to clean your baseboards without kneeling or bending over.
The trick is to use a microfiber cloth hung on a broom . Watch:
- large microfiber cloth
- rubber bands
- white vinegar
- empty spray bottle
- broom
Place two rubber bands on the broomstick.
And drag them to the base of the broom.
The broom brush must be able to pass through the rubber bands.
It works great if you have a small broom.
Now lay the microfiber cloth flat on the floor.
And put the mop on the microfiber cloth.
The broom brush should not exceed half of the cloth.
Fold over the end of the microfiber cloth that remains on the broom.
Use one of the rubber bands and wrap it around the thinnest part.
If you want to do a double wrap, the elastic should be close to the end.
Place the second rubber band around the broom brush a few inches from the first rubber band.
There you go, you are now armed to clean all the skirting boards in your house without bending down :-)
The spacing between the two rubber bands depends on the size of the broom.
So, space them out so that the cloth holds well.
You can also use more rubber bands if needed... Or less!
Thus, by combining a cloth and a broom, we obtain a very effective way of cleaning baseboards...
Without bending over or even touching them with your hands.
With this trick, no more back pain from cleaning baseboards!
And we promise...
With this trick, you'll never have to kneel down to clean your baseboards again.
Place the broom on the baseboard at a 30 degree angle.
And move from left to right as you clean the top of the plinth.
You can use the sides of the brush to clean the wide part of the baseboard or the bottom of the broom. It's just as effective.
If the microfiber cloth hasn't caught all the dust, it may fall to the floor.
Then simply vacuum the tiles, carpet or parquet.
To clean the corners of the room, just use the end of the broom.
Can't reach it with the microfiber cloth?
So, shift it a few centimeters. And then you can use the broom to reach the corner.
There you go, you now know how to clean your baseboards without bending down :-)
Obviously, this trick works for all skirting boards:white wooden, plastic, tiled or aluminum skirting boards.
This allows the passage to clean the silicone seals when there are any.
Easy, fast and efficient, right?
I don't know about you... But for me, the problem is that I often have back pain.
Every time I bend over too long, I feel a throbbing pain.
So imagine the hassle of cleaning baseboards with this back!
A bad back and a bad knee...
And cleaning baseboards is a one-way trip to the hospital. It's guaranteed on invoice!
But with this grandma's trick, no more back pain from cleaning!
In addition, you will save a lot of time.
And no need for an electric cleaner for the baseboards. It's much more economical that way.
If you have a large broom with a large brush like this, lay it flat and surround it with the cloth.
Make sure both sides are equal.
The microfiber cloth will not fully cover the brush.
You can use three rubber bands to hold it.
Use one of the rubber bands and loop it around the narrowest part.
You can mix one part white vinegar and one part water in a spray bottle.
The right proportion is 50% white vinegar and 50% water.
Then you can spray your cleaning product either directly on the baseboard or on the cloth.
White vinegar helps to thoroughly clean baseboards and eliminate mold when there is any.
To discover: White Vinegar:1 Single Product For 17 Magical Uses.
How often to clean baseboards?
To prevent your baseboards from looking too greasy, you can use this trick to clean them once a week.
This prevents dust from accumulating... Especially in the corners.
Over time, the color of the baseboard begins to change. It's unavoidable.
It fades and it's not so white anymore.
To avoid this, there is a super effective trick.
Just spray a little hydrogen peroxide on the baseboard.
Then use the broom with the microfiber cloth and wipe it down.
Check before you start cleaning that your cloth is clean.
To discover: 20 Surprising Uses For Hydrogen Peroxide.
It only took me 2 min to make my baseboard broom.
And it only takes a few seconds to clean baseboards.
It saves a lot of time!
It's also a great trick for cleaning certain places on the ceiling where there is dust or cobwebs.
The microfiber cloth works wonders for removing cobwebs in your home.
This cleaning hack will save your life! Especially if you have back or knee problems.
You'll never have to bend over or kneel down to clean your baseboards again.
1. Magic Sponge
The Magic Sponge is aptly named. It is a super effective stain remover.
This product can clean a lot of delicate stains without damaging anything.
Put some dish soap in a spray bottle. Add water and mix.
Then spray your cleaning product evenly on the baseboards.
Then use the Magic Sponge to scrub the baseboards and restore their original color.
2. Vacuum cleaner
Everyone has a vacuum cleaner at home.
But if you have a vacuum cleaner whose nozzle can be removed to put a smaller one with a brush, that's better.
You can use this end to clean the top of baseboards.
If you've lost the bevelled tip, that's okay!
You can use an empty roll of toilet paper to replace it.
So you can easily vacuum every nook and cranny. Watch how to do it here.
But be aware that this stuff will only clean the top. The sides of the baseboards will always have some dust.
3. Softening cloths for the dryer
Sails for the dryer are very effective in retaining dust due to the material they are made of.
Just take the sheet in one hand and pass it over the baseboard.
Any dust in there will cling to the wipe.
4. Broom or brush
You can of course use a simple broom to clean the baseboards.
Just use the broom and remove as much dust as possible.
But it's not as effective as when you add the microfiber cloth to it.
5. Baby wipes
Using baby wipes to clean baseboards is a great tip for several reasons.
They can remove as much dirt or dust as possible from the baseboards.
It also restores shine to the paint on the skirting board, which can tarnish.
This method is ideal for cleaning stained and dirty baseboards.
