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Cleaning the baseboards is one of those chores that no one really looks forward to. It's a spot that few people even notice, yet it still gathers dust and requires frequent dusting all the same.

Baseboards — those six to eight inches rising from where a wall meets the floor — are easy to overlook in your kitchen cleaning routine. Not only are they way below eye-level, but baseboards don’t ...

Vacuum the carpet, sweep the floors—many of us tackle these chores on a weekly basis, but how often do you clean your baseboards? Baseboards are often neglected in our cleaning regimens, but the truth ...

Clean baseboards last, starting with vacuuming to remove dust before wiping. Use gentle soap and water (or a degreaser in kitchens), matching the cleaner to the baseboard material. Dry with a ...