How to Clean Baseboards Without Kneeling
Whenever people come to my house, I stress about the baseboards. They’re easy to forget, but they make a space feel so clean when adequately dusted. Clean baseboards make the whole room look clean and fresh again.
Baseboards are important for aesthetics. They hide the place where the wall meets the floor, but they also serve the important function of protecting the wall from scuffs and damage.
But baseboards can be a literal pain to clean. After spending too much time on my hands and knees trying to get my baseboards to look presentable, I realized there must be a better way. Here is how to clean baseboards without kneeling.
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Dusting Baseboards Without Bending Over
The most significant contributor to dirty baseboards — at least in my house — is dust. The good news is there are several different ways to dust your baseboards without bending over and straining your back and knees.
Vacuum
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- It’s a must have for dusting anything with your vacuum hose–blinds, baseboards, molding, ceiling fan , return air vents, any kind of furniture or doors with decorative grooves, regular wood…
Vacuums are valuable tools for cleaning baseboards with the help of some attachments. A horsehair brush attachment does a great job on baseboards, but any dusting brush will do the trick. Most vacuums come with the necessary attachments for this.
A crevice tool also works great for the lines between the baseboard and the floor or the baseboard and the wall.
To clean baseboards with a vacuum:
- Start by attaching an extension wand to your vacuum.
- Select a vacuum attachment like the brush tool or crevice tool to better access awkward corners or molding.
- Vacuum away loose dust and debris from your baseboards.
Dust Mop
- WET AND DRY CLEANING: Use dry mode to trap dust, pet hair, and debris in one pass; switch to wet mode for mopping hardwood, tile, laminate, and vinyl floors without streaks
- 360° SWIVEL HEAD: Glides effortlessly around furniture, under beds, and into tight corners; adjustable telescopic handle extends from 32.9″ to 52.6″ for tall users and hard-to-reach areas
- ONE-TOUCH PAD RELEASE: Quick-release button lets you swap pads without bending or touching dirty cloths; press the buckle, lift, and the holder folds for seamless pad changes
A dust mop is another excellent option for getting dust off of baseboards. It’s a mop with a flexible head covered with microfiber or chenille that will do a great job of picking up all the dust.
Microfiber dust mop heads will pick up dust in hard-to-reach places, but the shape can limit your ability to maneuver in the corners of your baseboards.
To use, run the dust mop head along your baseboards until clean.
Broom
- SUPERIOR REACH: The angled trim design allows sweeping in those inaccessible, narrow areas. You can easily reach under kitchen cabinets and along all baseboards with a 12″sweeping head for optimal…
- MULTI-SURFACE: With this broom, you easily clean your home, kitchen, bedroom. It’s safe for all floors indoor, outdoor, hardwood parquet, granite tiles, or concrete. You will have an easy experience.
A broom – especially one with short, stiff bristles – can also be a perfect tool for dusting baseboards. Using short strokes, sweep dust off your baseboards and into a dustpan.
Broom and Microfiber Cloth
- Extra Large & Highly Absorbent – These extra large microfiber cleaning cloth towels (30″x18″) cover more surface area, making them ideal floor cleaning cloths for fast and efficient cleanup. Absorbs…
- Multi-Purpose Cleaning Rags – Use as cleaning rags or clean towels for floors, kitchens, cars, windows, and garages. One versatile microfiber cloth replaces paper towels and disposable wipes.
- Perfect Mop Towels for Floor Cleaning – Designed to work with squeegee mops or by hand, these mop towels for floor cleaning handle wet or dry messes on tile, wood, laminate, and other surfaces.
Sometimes a broom alone isn’t enough to sufficiently clean all the dust on a baseboard. If that’s your experience, you can take a broom with shorter bristles and wrap a large microfiber cloth around the base.
Tie the microfiber cloth to the broomstick with rubber bands, a strong hair clip, or a twist tie to make it easier. This method works because the dust will cling to the microfiber, while the broomstick allows you to apply pressure without kneeling or bending.
Washing Baseboards Without Kneeling
Dusting is an important first step towards clean baseboards, but following up with a quick wash is often necessary.
Dust isn’t the only thing that will accumulate on baseboards! To remove stubborn scuffs or spills, you’ll need to wash. Here are a few ways to effectively clean baseboards without getting on your hands and knees.
Spin Mop
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- HANDS-FREE WRINGING: Our exclusive mop bucket design features a built-in wringer that allows for hands-free wringing while Splash Guard keeps water splash and spray inside the bucket when wringing or…
- WASHABLE & REUSABLE MOP REFILLS: The EasyWring Microfiber Mop Head can be machine washed and reused! Keep an extra refill handy for the next mess. Compatible with the Easy Wring Mop Refill
A spin mop is an excellent option for cleaning baseboards because the spinning mechanism will remove excess moisture that might otherwise oversaturate the wood or the wall. The circular microfiber head will scrub any mess sticking to your baseboards with any chosen cleaning solution.
Fill the bucket side of your spin mop with your chosen cleaning solution. Dip the mop in the cleaning solution and spin to remove excess moisture. Run the mop along your baseboards and repeat as needed.
Baseboard Buddy
- ORIGINAL BASEBOARD BUDDY: Baseboard Buddy is the quick solution for cleaning baseboards, moldings & trim throughout your home; With its smart, user-friendly design, it’s easier than ever to keep your…
- NO BENDING OR STRAINING: The lightweight, heavy-duty aluminum handle extends up to 4 feet, making it easy to reach high or low areas without bending or stretching; Its ergonomic design & flexible…
- WALK & GLIDE WITH EASE: The flexible head of this wall mop adapts to the shape of your baseboards, door moldings & more, while the 360° swivel action allows you to clean effortlessly from any angle…
Baseboard Buddies are designed specifically for cleaning baseboards without kneeling. The long handle attaches to a flexible head with microfiber pads that can be used wet or dry, so this is an ideal option for ease.
Add the included microfiber pad to the head of your Baseboard Buddy and run the Baseboard Buddy along your baseboards to clean.
FAQs
The fastest way to clean baseboards without bending over is to use a vacuum with a brush or crevice attachment. Follow up with a Baseboard Buddy with the microfiber head attachment to scrub, washing any remaining debris from your baseboards, all without kneeling!
Yes. Running a dryer sheet along your baseboards will help collect any accumulated dust or pet hair that may have taken up residence there. The only issue is that dryer sheets are not the most sustainable option for cleaning your baseboards since they are a single-use product.
It would be best if you washed your baseboards around once a month. It’s easy to forget about them and put them off for later, but the more often you clean them, the easier they will be to clean. Regular monthly cleanings will prevent dust and grime from accumulating.
