umsami Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) We have two cats and one dog who shed, a lot. We've found ways to manage the fur, but one thing that I haven't conquered is how the pet fur accumulates (almost sticks) to our white baseboards...making them look super nasty. What are your tips for cleaning baseboards? What are your tips for keeping them clean? Not sure if there are different words for these in various countries, but think of this as wood trim, maybe 10 cms or so tall....which is flush with the floor. Of course, it's painted white (like the rest of my trim), so shows dirt/fur easily. 🙂 Edited August 5, 2019 by umsami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) A dry microfiber rag works well for wiping up pet fur. (Edited to change "hair" to "fur." I'm so used to my little guy's hair that i forget other breeds have fur.) Edited August 5, 2019 by Pawz4me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I just sweep them when I sweep the floor? When I deep clean I use a slightly damp rag or wipe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I vacuum ours using the crevice tool. If they start looking smudgy, I use a Magic Eraser on them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ellie Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Vacuum regularly. I don't think there's any way to keep them from getting dirty, so you just have to clean them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 The more frequently you do them (vacuum tool, dry rag, spray and wipe, whatever), the easier they’ll be to clean. It’s the build up that makes it harder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Vacuum and vacuum often. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbobeara Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 A neighbor of mine heard to wipe them with a Bounce dryer sheet, with the thinking that dust won't stick, I guess. She hasn't tried it and neither have I. I do feel your pain though, our trim throughout our house is this white satin(?) paint just is just always slightly sticky. We are replacing some of the surfaces, but the baseboards are staying. Teenagers with baby wipes or microfiber rags is a brilliant idea. And slap some headlamps on them so they can see all the dust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 The previous owners of our house were smokers who owned (untrained) cats. I hit the baseboards with Clorox wipes and that took care of the problem fairly easily. Thick baby wipes would probably work just as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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