This probably sounds terrible that I don't know.....but I just want to make sure. I have had a housekeeper for years, and she's taken care of the "blah" things like cleaning doors/baseboards once a month. She's moved (miss her!) and I haven't cleaned them in 2 months time now. There are little boy fingerprints and smudges 2-3 feet high on most doors already! What would I use? Do I just use a wet cloth, or do I use some sort of cleaning solution? (Scared to spray it and it mess up all the paint).
Thanks ladies! I think it's just a medium (not flat or gloss) paint, so that's why I was scared to do anything else. Our previous house had flat paint---the stupidest thing I've ever heard of. I cleaned there, but wreaked havoc on the paint! I'm glad others use just wipes too (that's what I've done but my husband thinks I'm "cheating" and that we should be using something cleaner-ish. I think I'm fine with a damp cloth or lysol wipes (it's just smudgy brown or black thumb and finger prints everywhere, and some mystery smudges (chocolate fingers?) in my 5 year old's room).
I use the clorox wipes, they do the trick! Magic erasers work too, but like others have said, you have to be careful not to overdo it and remove paint!
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is AWESOME!
I use the Mister Clean Magic Eraser. They work great!
I use magic erasers for that
Mr Clean Magic Eraser.....YES!! I've also been known to use Lysol wipes.
I also highly, highly recommend Mr. Clean Magic Eraser! They are awesome and work everywhere. And so easy, such a snap to clean up. How old is your little? You can give him a damp cloth and teach him to clean the baseboards. You don't need a solvent for that, really. The littles love to help, and it will keep him busy for quite awhile!
Depends on the paint. Our genius landlord painted our doors with ONE coat of flat paint! Grrr! Magic erasers are my best friend, but they take the paint right off.
If a plain wet rag doesn't do it, I'd try some lysol.
I really like Murphy's oil soap for doors and baseboards.
Don't be afraid of the word "oil" it is not greasy:) I love this for my floors too!
It has a fresh smell, but not chemical.
Hi A.:
I always use a damp cloth with some ivory soap that I've rubbed on and 9 out of l0 times this works and it's gentle so doesn't remove the paint. Best of luck to you
Tbh, for my doors, I used baby wipes that are fragrance and alcohol free. Easily accessible and hasn't ruined my paint yet. I've been able to wipe off spaghetti sauce, playdoh, paint, mud...anything really.
I have an small brush attachment on my vaccum which I use to dust the boards. As for cleaning them, again, I've just used wipes as needed. Usually when I'm on the phone, I'll pull up a stool, plant myself in front of a wall and give the baseboard a good wipe down. And then i move on to the next wall.
Are your baseboards wood, or pressed board? Painted or stained?
All of ours are painted with a gloss paint. I spray my vinegar/water/(tiny dab of dish soap) concoction on my doors and baseboards. It isn't a harsh cleaner, but cuts the oil (from finger prints) and dirt (from dust and dog).
If they are wood and finished with a high gloss - you could do the same. If not, spray the cloth and then wipe - don't spray the boards or doors if they have a rough finish.
Actually, I usually give my son a wet wipe and let him do the base boards and little boy height hand prints while I do the door frames and light switches.
Obviously he doesn't do a very good job, but A) I don't really care that much, B) it gets him in the habit of cleaning and C) I don't have to bend or squat!
And I am convinced that the average wet wipe will clean anything out of anything! I didn't quit buying them when he potty trained!
