How to Clean Walls, Ceilings & Baseboards (Spring Cleaning 2022)

Cleaning your walls, ceilings and baseboards isn't usually top of mind when we are cleaning our homes, but now that spring cleaning is right around the corner, we thought it would be a great time to have cleaning expert Melissa Maker share some cleaning tips to help tackle these often overlooked surfaces!

0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Cleaning Frequency
1:42 - A Note on Paint
3:33 - How to Clean Baseboards
5:15 - How to Clean Walls
9:42 - How to Clean Ceilings

Now you know how to clean walls, ceilings and baseboards!
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[Lillian]

If you’re vacuuming or painting popcorn ceiling, please wear closed goggles. I had eye injury from one of those popcorns falling into my eye and I needed surgery because those particles have metal in them. It fell into my eye, penetrated top layer and started rusting around my iris, blinding my eye. Surgery was painful and recovery was no fun. Be careful with popcorn ceilings 🙏🏻

[susanpike]

I am a painting contractor. Please do not encourage your subscribers to purchase sample paint to do the touch ups . Most woodwork is either satin or semi gloss. Sample paints are usually flat or eggshell which will insure that your touch up will stick out like a sore thumb. Also, sample paints are the lowest quality paint and not really good for long time use. They are meant to just give you an idea of what the color will look like.
When cleaning painted surfaces use Simple Green or a similar product and please use a cloth similar in color to your painted surface. This way any dye that is in the fabric will not go onto the surface you’re trying to clean.
If you are touching up any surface with a sheen always use the tool that you applied it with. Brushing any sheen will make it shinier and rolling will give it less sheen. On walls just use a little roller and it will help the touch up to blend in.

[sfowler]

I use dryer sheets to clean baseboards. Attracts the dust well and coats them a little to repel dust for a while in the future.

[Pamela-B]

I had to clean my moms entire house (including walls) and then we decided to repaint every room in our house so I’ve cleaned a lot of walls lately. I use a microfiber cloth, attached to my Swiffer (fold the cloth, then attach) and clean away. Dust first with a dry microfiber cloth, Then wash with a wet microfiber cloth, rinse & repeat. Saved my shoulders, saved my time and saved my sanity.

[queenmidna]

I have been "Spring Cleaning" since January at my Grandfather's house. It has been really relaxing getting everything in order

[alliemay]

One paint type not mentioned was satin. Not every brand carries it from my experience. It’s a step above eggshell but less shiny than semi gloss. I’ve chosen to paint my whole house with it because it’s a similar look to eggshell but way easier to clean

[jayeff]

Another trick for the paint is to write the colour code on the back of the wall plates for your switch.

[BrokebutCreative]

I no longer do once in a while cleanings so to say. I've adopted a more forgiving cleaning schedule for me. My new mantra at the moment is "a little is better than not doing it" so there are days where I just want to run a vacuum around to pick up what I can and just do what I can. Then twice a month I'll actually make the effort of moving things off the floor. Same with walls. I run my OXO duster over the walls a few times a week just to keep up with it. I found I stopped cleaning because having to haul things around to clean under seemed like too much and needed a special day and then everything just keeps getting dirtier to where it is a chore. You actually helped me despite the fact I don't follow all of your suggestions. So thanks. I bought your mop and I love it.

[coshgirlify]

I can honestly say this is a first video I have seen on this subject areas. Thank you. Be safe and prayers

[cleanmyspace]

Happy Friday Clean My Space Nation! 🙏🙏🙏

[EnjoyYourSpace]

Hi Melissa, thank you so much for the inspiration to start my own deep cleaning and organization channel using diy natural products . I am currently overcoming depression from traumatic event my family went through just few days after I had my daughter. watching your content has always been therapeutic. Starting my own channel has given me a purpose and a project to always look forward to. I wouldn’t have started without learning so much from you.
This video has come at the perfect time. My walls and ceiling need deep cleaning!!

[Jakeein]

I needed this video so bad. I have baked on grease on my kitchen ceiling above my stove. I'm Asian so we stir fry often. Dust has also settled and glued on to the grease. Really nasty!

[coreyannsmith]

For walls and baseboards we use hot soapy water. Regular Dawn dish soap

[KellyKOScraps]

OMG I had to wash all the walls at my mother in laws and I was SAVED by the Maker Mop. It was so awesome and made the cleaning time reduced and it did a fab job. I can't recommend it enough. I love it so much I already have bought it for friends too!

[dmcsunshine]

I bought the makers mop!! And... I Love It!! Yesss! Buy that! I no longer have to look for the perfect cleaning tool wasting my money on half ass tools.
Thank you! Love the Makers Mop!

[pinkroses]

I almost always go for softened colors on the walls. It really sets that atmospheric background. I like doing an outdoorsy, kinda vintage yet clean/simple modern look. Picking a piece of art or landscape and using a paint color that makes the room feel like you're there. Like the winter night domey sky, that after the rain feeling, a misty mountain sunrise, a field of flowers etc. Kinda like that foggy forest accent wall. Whatever is inspiring.

[mjlvnv]

The best way to keep your walls and ceiling clean from cigarette smoke, is to make anyone who smokes do it outside the house

[soseniacruz]

Thank you for all the tips ❤️❤️❤️it really helped me a lot because working as housemaid is really exhausting here in Saudi Arabia 😀stay safe thank you always for the tips👍

[kylel]

I'm a typical 'dude' and haven't learned cleaning properly (ahem...I really mean I've never cared enough) but with my own place finally I'm finding myself motivated to keep it clean and smelling good - thanks for this video and with great step by steps for everything!

[neerajadamarla]

I really appreciate the tips and getting every cleaning in control. I would love to see a video on steam cleaning and how useful it can be around the house.