How to Clean and Maintain Your New Interior Trim Without Breaking a Sweat
Congrats on your gorgeous new interior trim. Whether it is the new baseboards, crown moldings or interior door trim – it’s the perfect finishing touch that ties your space together. But let’s be real, who has the time or energy for any high-maintenance upkeep? Luckily, keeping your trim looking fresh and fabulous doesn’t mean you need to hire a cleaning service. Here’s your no-fuss guide to maintaining that trim like a boss.
1. Keep Dust At Bay With a Quick Swipe
Grab your favorite duster and spend a few minutes every few weeks or so to avoid any dust build up. Maybe once a week if you have a cat that sheds as much as mine does…
2. Wipe it Down with a Damp Cloth (That’s It!) No need for fancy cleaners or magic potions. Grab a microfiber cloth dampened with just a little water and gently wipe your trim whenever it looks a little dusty. Easy as could be, and you’ll keep it looking sharp without breaking a sweat. However, we do not recommend using dish soap as the oil repelling properties of dish soap can break down the natural oils in your stain or paint, causing the finish to flake off prematurely.
3. Tackle Smudges with a Magic Eraser Got a stubborn scuff, odd fingerprint or the robot vacuum has been rubbing an ugly line along your baseboards? A quick pass with a magic eraser will erase the drama. No heavy scrubbing required, and your trim will look brand new in seconds.
4. Protect Your Investment. If you want extra credit for your stain grade crown molding, interior door trim or baseboards, consider a simple touch-up with a dab of clear furniture polish once in a while (just enough to add a subtle shine). But honestly, just the basics will do the trick.
Bottom line: Your new trim is meant to be stylish, not high maintenance. A little weekly love, a quick wipe here and there – and you’re good to go. Sit back, relax, and enjoy that perfectly polished look without breaking a sweat. You’ve earned it.