As a painter we have to clean baseboards and trim all the time, Krud Cutter works great. It's amazing how if you just cleaned the baseboards they look almost like you just painted them. The paint also sticks much better and many time a single coat will do the job. Skip this step and the paint often has nothing to grip to
@@bossysimon900 If you’re just looking to clean something I would probably use Fantastic, Krud Cutter definitely cleans but it also removes that gunk layer so it could leave a dull finish on flooring. I tried washing windows one time and it leaves a film
That was my first cleaning job when I was 5 years old, I was closest to the ground. And as we got older we got more chores. Yes our mother started us early at the cleaning thing.
She's truly a professional. And she covers a variety of concerns and needs. I'm not a professional house cleaner and encountered her Chanel while researching how to clean a freezer.... I'm hooked for life!
I agree, just found this channel. Another one I follow makes videos and it’s always just “vinegar and dawn dish soap” presented a different way every time. No real information.
Omg seriously! This is all I needed to get motivated to do my own move-out clean (we are a three-cat household). I hardcore respect expertise in whatever area. respect!
I love your attitude and enthusiasm for doing good work. It is a rare find! So glad there are still people who care about clean houses and workplaces. Thank you!
I cover my broom with a cleaning cloth that is fixed to the broom and spray the cloth with cleaner to damp mop/dust my base boards..then throw cloth into the cleaning rag wash load...(I have lots of rags and reuse over and over- very old school and environmentally sound)
A great idea for people with mobility /disability issues that wouldn't be able to bend but need the extra power of cleaning solutions :) Thanks for sharing x
A swiffer like mop is excellent for baseboards! The stick is just as long as a broom and it bends up against the baseboards. You can dry dust or wet clean with it. I found a really good one at a Dollar tree store with the washable pads. The stick, swivel head and a few pads were only $5!
Swiffer has extender handles as well (instead of the short handheld). They market them for hard-to-reach places like ceiling fans, but it works great for low areas without bending as well.
YES! The Swiffer 6ft is my preference over the 3 ft extender. If you are going to get one or the other, go with the 6ft - the handle is better and the head is more durable.
Yes! No one talks about baseboards but I literally notice it whenever I visit someone’s home or place or business. I can’t help but notice it! I’m so glad how you described as the hallmark of a clean place.
So true! No one mentions they, but people do notice them. Thank you for taking the time to write this comment and for watching the video, I appreciate it! 🤗
I really like Angela's approach. Thorough, professional, practical, and detailed - with multiple options for various scenarios. This channel almost makes cleaning fun...
I have been cleaning for 20 years hospitals ,nursing homes, and now for 6 years I have cleaning houses. I use my broom to clean baseboards and corners. A back saver.
I do ceiling fans, baseboards, light fixtures EVERY time in every room. Make sure you have this in mind when you clean. All together it does not take 5 min each room. Whether they look or feel clean or not just make it a rule and do it anyway. THAT will make your work noticeable!
Boss Lady use a pillowcase....I spray the inside of a king size pillowcase lightly with cleaner (I prefer Armstrong Multi-Surface) then place the fan blade inside the pillowcase & use hands on each side of fan blade to clean....all the dust stays inside the pillowcase. Hope this makes sense, easy to do but hard for me to explain.
I had my own housecleaning business when I was young and I'm a big fan of using the dusting vacuum attachment to clean non-greasy baseboards before vacuuming the rest of the room. Any time we can remove dust and prevent just moving dust around (settling elsewhere later) is a good thing. Thanks for a fun, informative video.
Agreed. I've had my own cleaning business for over 9 yrs now, just me, by myself, so need to do things as efficiently & easily as possible. ( Also have a bad disc in my low bk, so wear a support belt). At home, I have a steam mop, so I use the front of that on my baseboards. Just did it this morning actually! I've also used Swiffer or Bona mops this way at clients homes.
I am new to this channel and I am not a pro. I have a difficult affective disorder and I discovered to my surprise that cleaning is very therapeutic and meditative so now I really enjoy doing it. I am in no hurry so I have the luxury of spending time on the task which aids mindfulness. I do not have OCD, germophopia and I am not really a perfectionist but baseboards have always been my pet peeve and obviously most people ignore them even while keeping the floors spotless. I have four big dogs so a perfect showroom home is not really possible at all times, but I love learning from pros and this channel offers me interesting glimpses to the actual vocation. Thanks!
I just bought some Krud Kutter. It’s great on baseboards (been 🤔 since they were cleaned). I also, just for giggles, tried it on my filthy, ground in, nothing seems to work, floor grout. Holy cow! With no scrubbing, the grout is a heck of a lot cleaner and lighter than it was! I just sprayed, wiped, and rinsed with water and a clean cloth. I can’t wait to tackle the other bathroom floors! Thank you so much!!!
As a kid the deep-clean had us scrubbing them by hand with soap and water. I HATED that more than anything. As an adult I use my vacuum attachment. I’ll never get eye-level with a baseboard ever again. 😂
So thrilled I saw this video! I’ve lived in my 1889 Victorian home since I was 29 ( Now I’m 69) The home has tall, dark wood baseboards, which I always cleaned … But now that I’m “crippled” with arthritis in my knees, I can’t crawl along the floor, like I did all those years, to clean baseboards…. Now I can get the long , telescoping duster you showed in the video & feel better about my baseboards! Thanks so much!
I am totally serious when I say I thank heaven for folks who clean for living. I used to enjoy cleaning and perhaps I will again some day but until then I am grateful that my housekeeper took me on as a client. It's so wonderful to have such a clean house!
Wow! Finally a North American video where I can obtain the products here in Oz. Some are the same brands and some are not but identical in function, and you have me the information I needed to track them down! Thank you. A BIG thumbs up from me.
Thank you Angela, baseboards can sure get funky when ignored! I so appreciate your tips! I love your enthusiasm too, it makes me want to clean immediately!
Just found your video today and I ran to Home Depot for the Krud Cutter! OMG!!!! I love this stuff! My baseboards haven't looked this good since we moved into the house over 7 years ago. Thanks so much for your cleaning tips.
I wrap a microfiber cloth from the $1 store around the broom with a rubber band. I’ll sometimes spritz it with a little pledge. It’s no bending at all and gets in corners and edges perfectly just like a broom would. The microfiber grabs the dust like a dream and you don’t need a separate tool.
“The hallmark of a good housekeeper are clean baseboards.” So glad you said that. I interviewed two highly recommended ones last year when our business was extra busy (yes, during COVID). They looked at me like I had two heads and had highly insulted them when I asked them to figure doing baseboards twice per month in their fee. I decided to hire no one because of it. That being said, I’m now playing catch-up in my own home, while also trying to live in it during remodeling. It’s a tad overwhelming!
Amy, I’ve been cleaning houses for 15 years…. your baseboards should be dusted every clean, now if you want them wet washed or a magic eraser used on them, that’d be on a deep clean. I know, I’ve been extra busy since covid as well and I’m still playing catch-up as well 😩, after 60-70 hours cleaning others homes and offices, I’m too tired to clean my own 😂
I am manic about my baseboards. I am famous in my family for scrubbing the paint/stain off my baseboards. P. S. My mama always said you know a clean house by the top of the refrigerator and the baseboards. Great info.
I have always dreaded cleaning the baseboards as they are difficult to reach and a mess. But, now that I know I should do this every time I vacuum or sweep makes sense. I think I’ll be able to keep this up once I do a deep clean to bring them up to snuff.
I paid for bi-weekly professionals [then monthly] house cleaning fo my now 89 year old mom. The mom-n-pop service did the baseboards for her initial deep cleaning. They were thorough! Her home was sparkling. Last7 years they did maintenance - while still being detailed. W/ current health situation, I cancelled her service, but Mom loved, loved her service.Thank you, housekeeping people for your work. I appreciate you
Once the baseboards are clean they are easy to maintain. And the frequency depends on the foot traffic and pets in the home. If they don't need cleaning as often - woohoo!
Thank you for your kind words! Enthusiasm for cleaning can come and go, and it's okay if it's not something you enjoy all the time. I'm glad to hear that you still find the tips and recommendations helpful, and I'm here to support you in any way I can.
Thanks for the video. What grabbed me is early on you mentioned what if you have a bad back or bad knees and can't bend over. That made me hit the subscribe button. I'm 60 and have issues w auto-immune which makes bending, squatting a mighty painful affair. Thanks so much.
Thanks for joining me. My philosophy is to work smart not hard. And I'm always looking for the easiest, quickest way to get stuff clean. Thanks for stopping by! :-)
Cleaned all the base boards with Krud Kutter and it was game changer during a deep clean. I used in on the shower walls and everything else. This tip was amazing.
Angela, I just love your channel! You are so spot on all the time! I had home/commercial cleaning business for 10 years. Absolutely, clean baseboards tell the story! Thanks for all your help in cleaning!!!
You are terrific! Such excitement for cleaning, you make me want to get down and dirty with my baseboards!! (almost). Im trying not to use so many chemicals in the house anymore. You offer a bunch of different options, thank you. I tell my daughter that if she wants to clean natural (chemical free) she has to do it more often, bottom line. One cannot allow dirt and grime to build up.
My baseboards are part of my top to bottom, left to right. Once they have been deep cleaned a maintenance clean is a breeze. Norwex Envirowand is my duster for high and low areas.
My stepdad passed 5 years ago. I now live with/take care of my 85yr old mom. I'm a little OCD I guess & thought I kept a very clean & organized house. My sister in-law came for a month long visit & told me I did a good job "for a guy". I love your vids., thanks for the help.
Little tip I learned several years ago, after cleaning your baseboards really good, rub a dryer sheet on all of them and they will repel dust and dirt for several months making them incredibly easy to clean even if you have pets.
Jolene I don't even own a tumble dryer but this tip sounds so good I'm going to buy those sheets just to use on my skirting/base boards! I have severe mobility issues now that I'm older and they are the cleaning task I find hardest of all. I do have pets but I love them and need them for company and security as I am isolated and live alone. Thank you for sharing this tip. God bless you from Vera in Northern Ireland
@@veemcg3682 Same with me. Isolated and alone. My dogs are pretty much my only company so I'm not going to let dog hair get me down. I clean when I have the energy but not often enough. I love a clean house and used to be on it all the time but now the only time I clean is if someone is expected. The only thing I am always about is the bath and kitchen. I recall my grandmother saying those were definitely the most important rooms in need of daily care. The rest can be on hold till I can see dog hair taking over! BTW, my gramz was from Ireland. Family name: Mayo.
I’ve been a house cleaner for 30 years and I made a belt that I wear with two short swiffers and two extendable swiffers, one of each on each hip. They have ball and socket “holsters”. I never lose them and they’re always within reach 😊
Excellent video! I wish every housekeeper would watch this. I've had several tell me they don't do baseboards. That service is only with a deep clean. Of course I disagree.
Take a bucket with cleaning solution (any type) as if to mop but instead use a broom. You do not have to bend down and it scrubs it right off. I bought one of those all plastic brooms that I keep stored away to use for baseboards only.
Great video! Direct & to the point. Clean baseboards make a HUGE difference in a home looking & feeling clean. My house cleaner makes them a priority. Subscribed!!
I swear by the swiffer and the magic easer. Use the extended stick if you can’t bend down. Also, using a dryer sheet right after keeps them clean longer.
Dear Angela Brown, Almost every day when I get home from cleaning a house, I watch one of your videos. I am so grateful for the information you share, and for the person you are in general. You are a great inspiration and you are very wise! You have helped me so much. Like today, I was getting overwhelmed and I remembered you mentioning the "one touch rule". This helped me slow down and do one thing at a time. You are a very beautiful person and thank you for everything you do!
If you need to do some heavy duty dusting that the swiffer duster won't pickup, try using a cheap, unused paint brush also known as a "chip brush" from the dollar store. It's great to get into the nooks and crannies of vents, window sills and trim corners.
I was just about to clean my baseboards and thought I’d look for an easier way. Your video came up first. Lucky for me! You are a cleaning goddess! Subscribing today!
I didn't know that I needed you in my LIFE! 🤣 Clean my VISIBLE baseboards as needed - clean ALL THE WAY AROUND twice a year. I use windex to clean. I can't wait to see what else you have in your archives! 😊 Hope to find a simpler way to clean window blinds....!😬
I love it! All those household chores we complained about when we were kids ended up benefitting us in the long run! If only we could tell kids now they will appreciate their chores in the future, lol! I enjoy reading these great comments. 🤗
I loved cleaning baseboards and trim when I was a kid and old enough to do it. We lived on a ranch and... the hunting dogs were allowed in the house AND there were 6 kids. We had a live-in "mother's helper" but even she couldn't keep up with the mess we could make. So OK, when it was time, Mother filled a bucket with soapy water, poured in a BIG dose of ammonia, dropped in the sponge and handed me the old towels. .... watching the dirt and grime disappear was...FUN! I felt so powerful.
Angela, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I have been avoiding cleaning the baseboards because I wasn't sure how...I plan to do them today and will follow your advice to clean them everytime I vacuum. I liked and subscribed.❤
3/16/22....You remind me of my Mother. "If you do it, do it ONCE + do it RIGHT!" As a little girl my JOB was to run thru the house...clean every baseboard...then our maid/cleaner/ironing lady would come in & mop or vacuum behind me. I thought it was a GAME + she baked 🍪 before she left! GOD BLESS my Mother for all she did for me + taught me...➕️ GOD BLESS Ellie Mae for all she did for our family + her big heart ❤️!
Where have you BEEN all my life? Thank you, Angela, for sharing your knowledge and experience. You are are too cool for school! From a thankful Instant subscriber!
@@AskAngelaBrown, you're welcome! You are blowing me away with your kitchen cabinet drill grease & grime buster video! Sure beats using elbow grease! Can't sleep and I'm learning something! Love the t-shirts too!
I vacuum every day, I have a few things I do daily, but I usually focus specifically on a section of the house each day and that is when I clean the baseboards. Typically I use the attachment on my vacuum or the mop as I go (🙈) haha. That microfiber thing you used at the end is amazing and would save my back! Looks much quicker too. I prefer anything that is more efficient and can cut my time down. Going to give that a try!!
It sounds like you do a great job keeping things tidy around the house. I love my microfiber towels. Here are the ones I like to use: www.amazon.com/dp/B07GX7GLGQ?ref=exp_angelabrown_dp_vv_d They work great for me 😊
Perfect, and thank you! I learned that I have been cleaning my baseboards correctly! I sent this to my daughter who says I am a little OCD about cleaning my house! I use a tooth brush in the corners of the baseboards that is hard to get the other stuff in to clean! Also, I buy the magic eraser things in large volumes, they work for so many things!
I needed this reminder to stop cutting corners re skirting boards, they show up a lot of dust because they are white, near the floor and the ceiling lights shine down on them, thank you for shining a light on this detail
Many of us tend to ignore the baseboards and before we notice the dirt piles up on them. Thanks for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗
One cleaner to another, always dust High area 1st then low. Start at the cieling and work your way down. The Swiffer can come with a extention wand up to 7 feet, No need to bend over. We also use a rolling tile dolly ( when we need to use the magic eraser) saving our back. Also if the base boards are flat without many grooves or to grimy we use a damp flat mop that we can also wash the wall's with at the same time.
As a painter we have to clean baseboards and trim all the time, Krud Cutter works great. It's amazing how if you just cleaned the baseboards they look almost like you just painted them. The paint also sticks much better and many time a single coat will do the job. Skip this step and the paint often has nothing to grip to
Good to know I have to paint my son's new big boy room this weekend, so that I'll try the spray during the week
@@wonnielee3407 wear a mask, you want to avoid inhaling the spray
Love krud kutter
Is it safe if some of the cleaner hits the wood floors or the marble tiles?
@@bossysimon900 If you’re just looking to clean something I would probably use Fantastic, Krud Cutter definitely cleans but it also removes that gunk layer so it could leave a dull finish on flooring. I tried washing windows one time and it leaves a film
This inspired me to clean my baseboards today. Well most of them, until I decided I needed to bake chocolate chip cookies to reward myself.
That's great!! But chocolate chip cookies sound yummy! I hope that you were able to enjoy them.
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Haha! Good for you!!
...I want cookies 🤔
Live your best life , Ken, live your best life !
You’re obviously good at your job of home cleaning but you’re also amazing at presenting. Clear, concise, no fluff. Thank you!
Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it!
That was my first cleaning job when I was 5 years old, I was closest to the ground. And as we got older we got more chores. Yes our mother started us early at the cleaning thing.
Love this...thank you for sharing your story!
God, the only video series about cleaning on youtube where the presenter takes this seriously. Thank you.
You're welcome! Thank you for your kind words and thanks for watching. 😊
She's truly a professional. And she covers a variety of concerns and needs.
I'm not a professional house cleaner and encountered her Chanel while researching how to clean a freezer....
I'm hooked for life!
Angela Brown is my "go to" for help with housecleaning. Great Job!
I agree, just found this channel. Another one I follow makes videos and it’s always just “vinegar and dawn dish soap” presented a different way every time. No real information.
Omg seriously! This is all I needed to get motivated to do my own move-out clean (we are a three-cat household). I hardcore respect expertise in whatever area. respect!
I love your attitude and enthusiasm for doing good work. It is a rare find! So glad there are still people who care about clean houses and workplaces. Thank you!
I appreciate you taking the time to write such a nice comment. Thank you! 🤗
I cover my broom with a cleaning cloth that is fixed to the broom and spray the cloth with cleaner to damp mop/dust my base boards..then throw cloth into the cleaning rag wash load...(I have lots of rags and reuse over and over- very old school and environmentally sound)
That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Good idea for microfiber cloths.
A great idea for people with mobility /disability issues that wouldn't be able to bend but need the extra power of cleaning solutions :) Thanks for sharing x
Yes! My back isn’t great and my one knee is awful, so less bending over is perfect❤️
A swiffer like mop is excellent for baseboards! The stick is just as long as a broom and it bends up against the baseboards. You can dry dust or wet clean with it. I found a really good one at a Dollar tree store with the washable pads. The stick, swivel head and a few pads were only $5!
Swiffer has extender handles as well (instead of the short handheld). They market them for hard-to-reach places like ceiling fans, but it works great for low areas without bending as well.
YES! The Swiffer 6ft is my preference over the 3 ft extender. If you are going to get one or the other, go with the 6ft - the handle is better and the head is more durable.
This is far most the only right to the point cleaning videos I will ever watch why because I learn so much. Thx again 😊
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to drop me a line. :-)
Yes! No one talks about baseboards but I literally notice it whenever I visit someone’s home or place or business. I can’t help but notice it! I’m so glad how you described as the hallmark of a clean place.
So true! No one mentions they, but people do notice them. Thank you for taking the time to write this comment and for watching the video, I appreciate it! 🤗
I really like Angela's approach. Thorough, professional, practical, and detailed - with multiple options for various scenarios. This channel almost makes cleaning fun...
+Drew Henderson Woot Woot! I love this. Thanks so much. You just made my day. 🥰
I clean my baseboards with the brush attachment for my vacuum cleaner.
@@AskAngelaBrown *You Are The Best " Professional Cleaner On The Internet* " .
I’m old school and old. Can’t do the work as I used to. This was an inspiring video. Thank you
Old is better than not alive! Hang in there!
Thank you for watching the video.
I love your advice and your enthusiasm! Your advice on cleaning through depression has changed my life. Thank you!
Praying for you
Depression sucks I know if feel you
Where can i find that episode?
Would love to know more about this
Ohhh, that’s so great!! Yay 🫶🏻
I have been cleaning for 20 years hospitals ,nursing homes, and now for 6 years I have cleaning houses. I use my broom to clean baseboards and corners. A back saver.
NICE! Thanks for sharing. This is a super helpful tip for people who have back restrictions.
That is what I do, super simple and fast
Those flat dust mops work great too.
Long handled swifter dusters work well and get in between the fins.
It's the easiest way, use your mop at same time as you're mopping the floor
I just moved into a new apartment, I will be using your vids to keep my space clean, I love to learn how to clean smarter and better! Thank you 😊
Congratulations on your new place. I'm so excited for you. Thanks also for watching the show. 👏👏👏
I do ceiling fans, baseboards, light fixtures EVERY time in every room. Make sure you have this in mind when you clean. All together it does not take 5 min each room. Whether they look or feel clean or not just make it a rule and do it anyway. THAT will make your work noticeable!
Do you have a way to clean ceiling fans without making a huge mess?
Boss Lady use a pillowcase....I spray the inside of a king size pillowcase lightly with cleaner (I prefer Armstrong Multi-Surface) then place the fan blade inside the pillowcase & use hands on each side of fan blade to clean....all the dust stays inside the pillowcase. Hope this makes sense, easy to do but hard for me to explain.
@@Mini56er That sounds like a great idea! Can't wait to try it! Thank you!!!
Will you marry me (I’m on one knee)…I am a millionaire.
Me too!
I had my own housecleaning business when I was young and I'm a big fan of using the dusting vacuum attachment to clean non-greasy baseboards before vacuuming the rest of the room. Any time we can remove dust and prevent just moving dust around (settling elsewhere later) is a good thing. Thanks for a fun, informative video.
That's great Jean, thanks for sharing! And thank you for watching the video.
Good video. I hate seeing dust on my baseboards!
Agreed. I've had my own cleaning business for over 9 yrs now, just me, by myself, so need to do things as efficiently & easily as possible. ( Also have a bad disc in my low bk, so wear a support belt). At home, I have a steam mop, so I use the front of that on my baseboards. Just did it this morning actually! I've also used Swiffer or Bona mops this way at clients homes.
I am new to this channel and I am not a pro. I have a difficult affective disorder and I discovered to my surprise that cleaning is very therapeutic and meditative so now I really enjoy doing it. I am in no hurry so I have the luxury of spending time on the task which aids mindfulness.
I do not have OCD, germophopia and I am not really a perfectionist but baseboards have always been my pet peeve and obviously most people ignore them even while keeping the floors spotless.
I have four big dogs so a perfect showroom home is not really possible at all times, but I love learning from pros and this channel offers me interesting glimpses to the actual vocation.
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your story! Glad to be helpful!
I just bought some Krud Kutter. It’s great on baseboards (been 🤔 since they were cleaned). I also, just for giggles, tried it on my filthy, ground in, nothing seems to work, floor grout. Holy cow! With no scrubbing, the grout is a heck of a lot cleaner and lighter than it was! I just sprayed, wiped, and rinsed with water and a clean cloth. I can’t wait to tackle the other bathroom floors! Thank you so much!!!
You're welcome. Thanks for the updates. Krud Kutter works wonders on so many types of surfaces. It's a favorite of mine as well. :-)
As a kid the deep-clean had us scrubbing them by hand with soap and water. I HATED that more than anything. As an adult I use my vacuum attachment. I’ll never get eye-level with a baseboard ever again. 😂
Thanks so much for sharing how you used to clean baseboards when you were a child. 👍
I appreciate the way you speak and give different options to handle the task. Off to cleaning the baseboards 😌
Thanks for watching and taking the time to reach out. Let me know which method you use. I'm eager to hear your results.
I am a professional housekeeper and she is correct.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Jacqueline, I appreciate it!
I just adore your presentation and style and knowledge and everything!! My baseboards are so dirty and here goes…🎉🎉
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your feedback! Woohoo....those baseboards better watch out! You got this!
It’s probably weird… but you make me feel powerful! I always thought I couldn’t clean but you make it make sense!
Not weird at all. You are indeed powerful, you are talented and you are smart. Go get em!
I also like the swiffer duster for ceiling fans. Great for ceiling fans AND my baseboards!
Yes they are! Thanks for sharing your input, I appreciate it!
Dear Angela, the greatest secret of your cleaning success is your love for your job and your costumes, you are an inspiration to me👍💕
So thrilled I saw this video! I’ve lived in my 1889 Victorian home since I was 29 ( Now I’m 69) The home has tall, dark wood baseboards, which I always cleaned … But now that I’m “crippled” with arthritis in my knees, I can’t crawl along the floor, like I did all those years, to clean baseboards…. Now I can get the long , telescoping duster you showed in the video & feel better about my baseboards! Thanks so much!
Yay, I'm so happy you found it helpful. Thank you for watching! ☺
Thank you! I'm obsessed with my baseboards because they get so dirty. I used to use 409 but it's so strong. I'm going to get the Krud Kutter!
You're welcome! And thank you for watching the video. 🙂
I am totally serious when I say I thank heaven for folks who clean for living. I used to enjoy cleaning and perhaps I will again some day but until then I am grateful that my housekeeper took me on as a client. It's so wonderful to have such a clean house!
That is wonderful! Love this...thank you for sharing!
Wow! Finally a North American video where I can obtain the products here in Oz. Some are the same brands and some are not but identical in function, and you have me the information I needed to track them down! Thank you. A BIG thumbs up from me.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. :-)
Never saw a video from this lady before and I had to drop a comment before I go and binge watch some more. Thanks for the informative video!
Thanks for your kind words and WELCOME to the channel. I'm so delighted you spent a few minutes of your day with me. 🙏
Thank you Angela, baseboards can sure get funky when ignored! I so appreciate your tips! I love your enthusiasm too, it makes me want to clean immediately!
Hooray! I've done my job then. Cleaning can be really fun - (with the keyword here being "can." ROFL) 😜
Just found your video today and I ran to Home Depot for the Krud Cutter! OMG!!!! I love this stuff! My baseboards haven't looked this good since we moved into the house over 7 years ago. Thanks so much for your cleaning tips.
This is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the product, I appreciate it! So glad that your baseboards are looking good!!
I wrap a microfiber cloth from the $1 store around the broom with a rubber band. I’ll sometimes spritz it with a little pledge. It’s no bending at all and gets in corners and edges perfectly just like a broom would. The microfiber grabs the dust like a dream and you don’t need a separate tool.
Debbie Webbie I was just going to post the same thing. So much easier and efficient. 👍
Thanks so much for sharing!
Why didn't I think of these!!? Love how easy they are. Gotta go clean my baseboards! Thanks!!
You are so welcome, happy to help! Thanks for watching!
I, too, love your enthusiasm and treasure your advice. I see this is an older video, but I am just coming across it now. So glad I did, thank you!
Thanks Jennifer for watching and for taking the time to drop me a line. It's great to hear from you. 😍
I love that you are thorough and cover every aspect of one subject. You are the best!
Thank you so much for your kind words. Feel free to share the video. Sending hugs. 🤗
“The hallmark of a good housekeeper are clean baseboards.”
So glad you said that. I interviewed two highly recommended ones last year when our business was extra busy (yes, during COVID). They looked at me like I had two heads and had highly insulted them when I asked them to figure doing baseboards twice per month in their fee. I decided to hire no one because of it. That being said, I’m now playing catch-up in my own home, while also trying to live in it during remodeling. It’s a tad overwhelming!
Remodeling is definitley overwhelming and the clean up is not easy. Take it one day at a time...you got this!
Amy, I’ve been cleaning houses for 15 years…. your baseboards should be dusted every clean, now if you want them wet washed or a magic eraser used on them, that’d be on a deep clean. I know, I’ve been extra busy since covid as well and I’m still playing catch-up as well 😩, after 60-70 hours cleaning others homes and offices, I’m too tired to clean my own 😂
My two peeves are clean baseboards and no cobwebs in upper corners. Cobweb dust every time.
The hallmark *is* .....
I am manic about my baseboards. I am famous in my family for scrubbing the paint/stain off my baseboards. P. S. My mama always said you know a clean house by the top of the refrigerator and the baseboards. Great info.
You have a smart momma!! Thanks for sharing!!
I have always dreaded cleaning the baseboards as they are difficult to reach and a mess. But, now that I know I should do this every time I vacuum or sweep makes sense. I think I’ll be able to keep this up once I do a deep clean to bring them up to snuff.
You can do it! Thanks for watching!
Never thought about the attachment that comes with the vacuum. thanks Angela!
You are so welcome, happy to help!
I paid for bi-weekly professionals [then monthly] house cleaning fo my now 89 year old mom. The mom-n-pop service did the baseboards for her initial deep cleaning. They were thorough! Her home was sparkling. Last7 years they did maintenance - while still being detailed. W/ current health situation, I cancelled her service, but Mom loved, loved her service.Thank you, housekeeping people for your work. I appreciate you
What a lovely thing to say. I'm so thrilled to hear a great story. Thanks for sharing, and God Bless your Mom. :-)
Wish you could send them to my house!
@@grandmajane2593 Awww-that’s sweet. 🙂🙂
Great tips. Cutters was new to me. A soft bristle broom works well too. And for most homes, once a quarter is enough.
Once the baseboards are clean they are easy to maintain. And the frequency depends on the foot traffic and pets in the home. If they don't need cleaning as often - woohoo!
I wish I had your enthusiasm for cleaning. I do appreciate your tips and recommendations. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words! Enthusiasm for cleaning can come and go, and it's okay if it's not something you enjoy all the time. I'm glad to hear that you still find the tips and recommendations helpful, and I'm here to support you in any way I can.
Thanks for the video. What grabbed me is early on you mentioned what if you have a bad back or bad knees and can't bend over. That made me hit the subscribe button. I'm 60 and have issues w auto-immune which makes bending, squatting a mighty painful affair. Thanks so much.
Thanks for joining me. My philosophy is to work smart not hard. And I'm always looking for the easiest, quickest way to get stuff clean. Thanks for stopping by! :-)
I recently started cleaning houses as a side kick and your videos are very helpful. You take cleaning to the next level, love it!
That is awesome! Thank you for your kind comment! Wishing you lots of continued success!!
Cleaned all the base boards with Krud Kutter and it was game changer during a deep clean. I used in on the shower walls and everything else. This tip was amazing.
Great tip! This is great news. Thanks for sharing. :-)
Angela, I just love your channel! You are so spot on all the time! I had home/commercial cleaning business for 10 years. Absolutely, clean baseboards tell the story! Thanks for all your help in cleaning!!!
Thanks for watching and congrats on your long-term career in cleaning. :-)
You are terrific! Such excitement for cleaning, you make me want to get down and dirty with my baseboards!! (almost). Im trying not to use so many chemicals in the house anymore. You offer a bunch of different options, thank you. I tell my daughter that if she wants to clean natural (chemical free) she has to do it more often, bottom line. One cannot allow dirt and grime to build up.
We have a cleaning company and this lady is absolutely brilliant. 💯
Wow, thank you!
My baseboards are part of my top to bottom, left to right. Once they have been deep cleaned a maintenance clean is a breeze. Norwex Envirowand is my duster for high and low areas.
Nice. And great tips. Thanks for sharing. :-)
This was helpful for white baseboards. Great videos! You really help me.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching the video and for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it!
Oh thanks so much. I have a bad back. The long dusting wand is so needed.
You're welcome! I hope the long dusting wand helps. And thank you for watching the video. 🙂
I just moved into a new home, it has more baseboards than I have ever witnessed in my life. Thank you for this video 💙
You're welcome! Thanks for sharing your feedback and thank you for watching the video.🙂
This is so helpful. It's good to watch someone who takes these jobs seriously and gives good advice. Thank you!
You're welcome! Thank you so much for your feedback, I appreciate it! 🤗
So true Angela,so true.From one professional house cleaner to another.
Thanks and congratulations on your business. :-)
My stepdad passed 5 years ago. I now live with/take care of my 85yr old mom. I'm a little OCD I guess & thought I kept a very clean & organized house. My sister in-law came for a month long visit & told me I did a good job "for a guy". I love your vids., thanks for the help.
Kudos to you for taking care of your mom and keeping a clean home, you are a great son!
Little tip I learned several years ago, after cleaning your baseboards really good, rub a dryer sheet on all of them and they will repel dust and dirt for several months making them incredibly easy to clean even if you have pets.
Good to know! Thanks for sharing!
Jolene I don't even own a tumble dryer but this tip sounds so good I'm going to buy those sheets just to use on my skirting/base boards! I have severe mobility issues now that I'm older and they are the cleaning task I find hardest of all. I do have pets but I love them and need them for company and security as I am isolated and live alone. Thank you for sharing this tip. God bless you from Vera in Northern Ireland
@@veemcg3682 Same with me. Isolated and alone. My dogs are pretty much my only company so I'm not going to let dog hair get me down. I clean when I have the energy but not often enough. I love a clean house and used to be on it all the time but now the only time I clean is if someone is expected. The only thing I am always about is the bath and kitchen. I recall my grandmother saying those were definitely the most important rooms in need of daily care. The rest can be on hold till I can see dog hair taking over!
BTW, my gramz was from Ireland. Family name: Mayo.
As someone who cleans houses for a living, I’m glad I found your channel!!♥️♥️…just subscribed!!♥️♥️
So glad you found the channel...welcome! And thank you for subscribing! 😊
@@AskAngelaBrown yes M’ame 💜💜
I’ve been a house cleaner for 30 years and I made a belt that I wear with two short swiffers and two extendable swiffers, one of each on each hip. They have ball and socket “holsters”. I never lose them and they’re always within reach 😊
I would love to see this. It sounds like a great system, always on hand.
TY! I've been avoiding this chore for longer than I care to admit 😅
You're welcome! I think many of us avoid this chore...lol. Thank you for watching the video. 🙂
I think you're probably in the majority!
Excellent video! I wish every housekeeper would watch this. I've had several tell me they don't do baseboards. That service is only with a deep clean. Of course I disagree.
Thank you for sharing your input and thanks for watching. 🙂
Take a bucket with cleaning solution (any type) as if to mop but instead use a broom. You do not have to bend down and it scrubs it right off. I bought one of those all plastic brooms that I keep stored away to use for baseboards only.
That's a great tip! Thanks for sharing!
Great video! Direct & to the point. Clean baseboards make a HUGE difference in a home looking & feeling clean. My house cleaner makes them a priority. Subscribed!!
Thank you for taking the time to comment and for subscribing, I appreciate it! Welcome to the channel! 😊
Outstanding attention to detail!
Thank you very much, I appreciate it!
That bendable brush is a must buy!
It makes the cleaning/dusting so much easier. You'll love it!
Thank you for including the people like me who has back problem. I wish you much more success. 💖
Thank you too! Saying prayers for speedy recovery and comfort for your back pain. 🙏
Krud Kutter is now one of my favourite chemicals. Its so versatile! I love the brush method, which works great for balcony edges too.
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your use of the product, I appreciate it!
I swear by the swiffer and the magic easer. Use the extended stick if you can’t bend down. Also, using a dryer sheet right after keeps them clean longer.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing the dryer sheet tip!
A used dryer sheet or new one?
@@amandapanda4036 new. The layer of fabric softener does something somehow.
@@Tiff-vi9kx thanks!
You have awesome energy, thanks for the tips.
You're welcome. I don't always have awesome energy lol. Thank you for watching. 🙂
I do that too. Love my swiffer. I also use the brush too.
It's great! Glad to know that other do this too. Thanks for watching the video and for taking the time to comment.
Dear Angela Brown,
Almost every day when I get home from cleaning a house, I watch one of your videos. I am so grateful for the information you share, and for the person you are in general. You are a great inspiration and you are very wise! You have helped me so much. Like today, I was getting overwhelmed and I remembered you mentioning the "one touch rule". This helped me slow down and do one thing at a time.
You are a very beautiful person and thank you for everything you do!
Marni, Thank you so much for your very kind comments. I appreciate you! 🤗
If you need to do some heavy duty dusting that the swiffer duster won't pickup, try using a cheap, unused paint brush also known as a "chip brush" from the dollar store. It's great to get into the nooks and crannies of vents, window sills and trim corners.
Thanks for the tip! Yes, paint brushes are awesome for small dusting jobs and make up brushes for fine trinkets. I appreciate you sharing this. :-)
So true this should be done every time someone cleans - it's so noticeable if left undone.
I agree!! Thanks for your feedback!!😎😎😎
I was just about to clean my baseboards and thought I’d look for an easier way. Your video came up first. Lucky for me! You are a cleaning goddess! Subscribing today!
I didn't know that I needed you in my LIFE! 🤣 Clean my VISIBLE baseboards as needed - clean ALL THE WAY AROUND twice a year. I use windex to clean. I can't wait to see what else you have in your archives! 😊 Hope to find a simpler way to clean window blinds....!😬
Glad I could help! An d welcome to the channel. Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂
I’m finally home and boy does it need cleaning! So happy I found you💕👵🏽🙏🏽
I'm so glad you found us! You got this!
Growing up, cleaning the baseboards was part of my chores. I hated it then, but sure do appreciate knowing how and the importance of doing it now.
That was my chore along with washing the walls in the hallway.
I love it! All those household chores we complained about when we were kids ended up benefitting us in the long run! If only we could tell kids now they will appreciate their chores in the future, lol! I enjoy reading these great comments. 🤗
I loved cleaning baseboards and trim when I was a kid and old enough to do it. We lived on a ranch and... the hunting dogs were allowed in the house AND there were 6 kids. We had a live-in "mother's helper" but even she couldn't keep up with the mess we could make. So OK, when it was time, Mother filled a bucket with soapy water, poured in a BIG dose of ammonia, dropped in the sponge and handed me the old towels. .... watching the dirt and grime disappear was...FUN! I felt so powerful.
Angela, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I have been avoiding cleaning the baseboards because I wasn't sure how...I plan to do them today and will follow your advice to clean them everytime I vacuum. I liked and subscribed.❤
3/16/22....You remind me of my Mother.
"If you do it, do it ONCE + do it RIGHT!"
As a little girl my JOB was to run thru the house...clean every baseboard...then our maid/cleaner/ironing lady would come in & mop or vacuum behind me.
I thought it was a GAME + she baked 🍪 before she left!
GOD BLESS my Mother for all she did for me + taught me...➕️ GOD BLESS Ellie Mae for all she did for our family + her big heart ❤️!
Aww...thanks you so much for your kind words and for sharing your story! Your mom sounds amazing!
Where have you BEEN all my life? Thank you, Angela, for sharing your knowledge and experience. You are are too cool for school! From a thankful Instant subscriber!
@@AskAngelaBrown, you're welcome! You are blowing me away with your kitchen cabinet drill grease & grime buster video! Sure beats using elbow grease! Can't sleep and I'm learning something! Love the t-shirts too!
So glad you like that video too! ❤️
I vacuum every day, I have a few things I do daily, but I usually focus specifically on a section of the house each day and that is when I clean the baseboards. Typically I use the attachment on my vacuum or the mop as I go (🙈) haha. That microfiber thing you used at the end is amazing and would save my back! Looks much quicker too. I prefer anything that is more efficient and can cut my time down. Going to give that a try!!
It sounds like you do a great job keeping things tidy around the house. I love my microfiber towels. Here are the ones I like to use: www.amazon.com/dp/B07GX7GLGQ?ref=exp_angelabrown_dp_vv_d
They work great for me 😊
@@AskAngelaBrown hi! These are currently unavailable. Is there another recommendation on others you use?
She has such an amazing attitude
Aww, thank you so much! I appreciate this! 😊
What an excellent video! Just what I needed to motivate me to clean around the house. Thank you for such a good presentation.
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to drop me a line. 👍
A first time viewer here. I appreciate your advice. I'm doing the vacuum and eraser methods.
This woman is amazing ! Thank you for the tips
You're so welcome! And thanks for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗
You can get the long handle for the Swiffer duster and use that for baseboards and ceiling fans. I clean my baseboards when I dust.
Great tip...thanks for sharing!
Thank you!! For the first time in my life I know how to clean house!! WOW
You are so welcome! I'm happy to help. Thank you for watching. 😊
Very helpful! I have a HUGE house and a cleaning lady but I like to keep up between her visits. Thank you.
+Mary Van Deusen You are a dream client. Anytime a homeowner wants to clean between a house cleaners visits is awesome. Hats off and high five. 🎉👏🙌
Perfect, and thank you! I learned that I have been cleaning my baseboards correctly! I sent this to my daughter who says I am a little OCD about cleaning my house! I use a tooth brush in the corners of the baseboards that is hard to get the other stuff in to clean!
Also, I buy the magic eraser things in large volumes, they work for so many things!
That is awesome! Thanks for watching and for sharing the video!
This lady is good.
😂
Yes She IS!😊
My favorite go to source THANK YOU ANGELA
You're welcome! And thank you for watching the video. 🙂
Thank you for this video. My most hated chore is baseboard cleaning. Great tips so I don’t have to spend hours cleaning! Subscribing now!
Woot Woot! Thanks for the sub and may all your cleaning be fun. :-)
Making work easier. You are great
Thanks so much!
I needed this reminder to stop cutting corners re skirting boards, they show up a lot of dust because they are white, near the floor and the ceiling lights shine down on them, thank you for shining a light on this detail
Many of us tend to ignore the baseboards and before we notice the dirt piles up on them. Thanks for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗
How about my foot with my sock while I'm vacuuming?
Got my vote ! 😉👍
Nah, stick your foot in the mop bucket and do it that way. Bam
Whaa??? GENIUS
Babies and small yappy dogs are good to wipe floors and baseboards, just duct tape them to a broomstick
Brilliant! I would have never thought of that!
Your channel is wonderful! I am inspired to clean smarter and more often, thank you!
Awesome! Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊
Angela, I love your videos. Thank you for your informative videos.
Glad you like them! I appreciate you reaching out to leave me a comment. 😊
One cleaner to another, always dust High area 1st then low. Start at the cieling and work your way down. The Swiffer can come with a extention wand up to 7 feet, No need to bend over. We also use a rolling tile dolly ( when we need to use the magic eraser) saving our back. Also if the base boards are flat without many grooves or to grimy we use a damp flat mop that we can also wash the wall's with at the same time.
You are so smart. Thanks for sharing these tips. :-)
Good old fashioned dust mop just like mom and grandmom did 🙋♀️