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Keep dust off skirting boards for three weeks with 'game-changing' cleaning method
A mum has shared a simple yet effective hack to keep skirting boards clean for longer, and you only need one household item
Cleaning skirting boards can be a proper pain, as they appear to collect dust again moments after being cleaned. The summer months frequently worsen the problem in houses with heightened dust levels, especially when windows are left open, and skirting boards are particularly vulnerable to dirt due to static electricity build-up.
Similar to your blinds, timber and plastic skirting boards build up static charge, drawing dust, pet fur, and other debris to stick to them. However, there's no need to constantly grab the hoover, as Natasha Gore shared on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks Facebook page a "game-changing" tip that's kept dust away from her skirting boards for more than three weeks: fabric conditioner.
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Sharing a snap of a cleaning mixture in a spray bottle alongside spotless white skirting boards, Natasha explained: "So this is my Lenor mixed with water, and as you can see from the picture, I have thick white silicone around my skirting boards.
"The dust that sticks to it is the bane of my life! I usually just use a damp cloth, but the dust sticks to the silicone, and it takes forever, so I thought I would try cleaning it with Lenor and water.
"I honestly cannot tell you how quickly it is to clean now. The dust must stick to the solution, and when I wipe it, it's gone instead of the dust sticking to the silicone.".
"This is a game-changer for me, and I wish I had tried it ages ago. My skirting boards have been clean for over three weeks now."
Flooring experts at Tapi have endorsed a unique cleaning method: "Did you know you can use fabric softener to clean skirting boards? This method not only cleans but also leaves a pleasant scent."
They suggest combining one part fabric softener with four parts water in a spray bottle, then spraying it onto your skirting boards and wiping them clean with a microfibre cloth, reports the Express
The professionals further explained: "The fabric softener helps to break down dirt and leaves a fresh fragrance."
Members of the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks Facebook group have shared their experiences using this tip. Dan Hood posted: "I use a cloth soaked in a solution of warm water and fabric softener too.
It leaves a lovely fresh smell and creates a barrier for dust: they still get dusty, but not as much and not as fast."
Davina Harris chimed in, saying: "I do this as well. You can use any fabric softener. The dust also stays away for longer, and it makes your house smell lovely."
Lindsay Whitcher added her endorsement, commenting: "This is what I use to do all my polishing works amazing and smells good too."
