Contractor using a caulking gun along a baseboard - Aquaarts Studio/Getty Images When you think of a home renovation project, tasks like painting the walls and installing new fixtures might be the ...

Key Points Clean baseboards last, starting with vacuuming to remove dust before wiping.Use gentle soap and water (or a ...

You should clean your baseboards once or twice a month. Find out more about what builds up there and why you should clean it.

When was the last time you cleaned your baseboards? If you’re like me, it’s been a while. When all of the sweeping, vacuuming and mopping are complete, cleaning baseboards around the house is the last ...

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