Baseboard Cleaning New York, NY - Professional Trim & Molding Cleaning
House Cleaning Fleet offers expert baseboard and molding cleaning services tailored for NYC homes.
Baseboard Cleaning Insights
A real estate agent in Chelsea called us last spring completely stressed out. She was staging a $2 million condo for an open house. Everything looked perfect - furniture placed, artwork hung, floors gleaming. Then the photographer pointed at the baseboards. They were brown with dust and grime. In all the staging work, nobody had noticed them until the light hit just right.
Baseboards collect everything. Dust settles on them. Vacuum cleaners bump into them leaving dirt streaks. Mops splash dirty water on them. Pet hair sticks to them. In NYC apartments, its even worse because:
Radiator Dust: Old radiators blast heat all winter and kick up dust constantly. That dust settles on baseboards and bakes on. By spring, you've got a layer of grime that won't come off with a regular wipe down.
Street Dirt: Walk outside in NYC for 5 minutes and your shoes are filthy. All that dirt gets tracked inside. Some of it ends up on floors, some splashes onto baseboards when you mop or walk past.
Small Spaces: NYC apartments pack a lot into small areas. Furniture sits close to walls. You can't see behind couches or beds, but dust and dirt still accumulate on those hidden baseboards.
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Different situations need different levels of cleaning. Here's what we offer:
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Deep Baseboard Cleaning
This is the full treatment - every inch of baseboard in your home gets cleaned, including behind furniture. We move what we can safely move, clean the baseboards, and put everything back.
What deep cleaning includes:
Moving furniture to access hidden baseboards
Vacuuming loose dust and debris first
Washing with appropriate cleaner for your baseboard material
Scrubbing stuck-on grime and scuff marks
Drying completely to prevent water damage
Touching up paint if requested (additional cost)
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Materials we clean
We specialize in cleaning a variety of baseboard and trim materials to keep your home looking its best.
Painted wood baseboards
Stained wood trim
MDF baseboards
Vinyl or composite trim
Tile baseboards
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Trim and Molding Cleaning
Baseboards are one thing, but crown molding, door trim, window trim - all of it collects dust and needs cleaning. Our trim cleaning service covers all the woodwork in your home.
We clean baseboards in every room to remove accumulated dust and dirt.
Door frames and door trim
Thorough cleaning of all door trims and frames to maintain a polished look.
Window sills and window trim
Dust and grime are removed from window sills and surrounding trim.
Crown molding and ceiling trim
High molding near ceilings is cleaned using extension tools and ladders for safety.
Chair rails and built-in shelving trim
We clean chair rails and the trim on built-in shelves to keep woodwork pristine.
Closet trim and molding
Closet woodwork receives detailed attention to eliminate hidden dust.
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Move-Out Baseboard Cleaning
Landlords check baseboards during move-out inspections. Dirty baseboards are one of the top reasons security deposits get deducted. We help renters get their full deposit back.
We eliminate visible scuffs and streaks to restore baseboards to a clean, fresh appearance.
Cleaning behind where furniture was
Our team reaches hidden areas behind furniture to remove accumulated dirt and dust.
Getting rid of dust buildup
Thorough dust removal ensures baseboards are spotless and allergen-free.
Making baseboards look fresh
We refresh baseboards to improve the overall look of your home during move-out.
Taking photos for documentation
We provide photo evidence of cleaned baseboards to support your security deposit claims.
Pre-Sale Baseboard Cleaning
Selling your home? Buyers notice baseboards more than you think. Clean baseboards make the whole place look maintained. Dirty baseboards make buyers think "what else did they neglect?"
Deep clean all baseboards
Remove scuff marks and dings
Touch up paint where needed (extra charge)
Clean all trim and molding
Make everything photo-ready
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Seasonal Baseboard Cleaning
Thorough baseboard care during your seasonal deep clean
We handle all baseboards as part of your spring or fall cleaning, alongside other deep cleaning tasks to refresh your home.
Winter radiator dust has built up. You're doing other spring cleaning anyway. Good time to check for damage before summer.
Good time to check for damage before summer
You're doing other spring cleaning anyway
Winter radiator dust has built up
Preparing for holiday guests
Before closing windows for winter
Part of general home maintenance
Fall works because:
How We Actually Clean Baseboards
Here's our step-by-step process:
Step Vacuum First
We use vacuum attachments to remove loose dust, pet hair, and debris. Gets rid of surface dirt without spreading it around.
Step Pre-Treat Stains
Scuff marks, mystery stains, sticky spots - we pre-treat these with appropriate cleaners. Let it sit for a few minutes to break down the grime.
Step Wash
We use damp microfiber cloths with the right cleaner for your baseboard material. Work in sections, rinsing cloths frequently so we're not just spreading dirt around.
Step Scrub Problem Areas
Stuck-on grime gets the magic eraser treatment or gentle scrubbing. We're careful not to damage paint or finish.
Step Dry
Wipe everything dry with clean cloths. Water left sitting on baseboards can cause damage, especially on MDF or unfinished wood.
Step Detail Work
Check corners, check behind doors, check anywhere dirt might hide. Run our hands along the top edge to feel for missed spots.
Common Baseboard Problems in NYC Homes
Black scuff marks, radiator grime, water damage, paint buildup, and pet damage are frequent issues affecting baseboards in New York City residences.
Shoes, vacuum cleaners, and furniture legs often leave black marks on white baseboards. Most marks come off with magic erasers or gentle cleaner, while stubborn ones require paint touch-ups.
Radiator Grime
Radiators blow dust onto nearby baseboards during winter, which bakes on from the heat. Regular wiping isn’t enough; scrubbing with a degreasing cleaner is necessary.
Water Damage
Excess water from mopping, plumbing leaks, and humidity can damage baseboards. Cleaning helps in some cases, but replacement may be needed when damage is severe.
Paint Buildup
Repeated painting without proper prep causes paint drips and ridges on baseboards that trap dirt. Cleaning around buildup is possible, but fixing poor paint jobs is beyond cleaning.
Pet Damage
Dogs scratch and cats leave oils and hair on baseboards. Regular cleaning reduces buildup, but damaged wood might require repair or replacement.
What We Don't Do (And Why)
We clean baseboards, we don't repair them. If your baseboards are cracked, water damaged, heavily chewed by pets, missing sections, or rotting, you need a carpenter, not a cleaner. We'll tell you honestly what's cleanable and what needs replacement.
No Repairs
No Painting
Cleaning Only
Honest Assessment
Preparation for Painting
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Neighborhoods We Serve for Baseboard Cleaning
We work throughout New York City but most of our baseboard cleaning jobs are in key neighborhoods across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.
If we're already deep cleaning your whole apartment, baseboard cleaning adds $60-120 depending on size.
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We provide free quotes by reviewing photos or conducting quick walkthroughs to give you an exact cost estimate. Our team ensures transparency and clarity before any cleaning service begins.
Cleaning baseboards properly means getting on your hands and knees, moving furniture, scrubbing sections. Most apartments take 3-4 hours. Your back will hate you.
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You Need the Right Supplies
Different cleaners for different materials, microfiber cloths, vacuum attachments, step stools, knee pads if you're smart. By the time you buy everything, you've spent $50+.
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Easy to Damage Them
Use the wrong cleaner on wood trim and you strip the finish. Too much water on MDF and it swells permanently. Scrub painted baseboards too hard and you remove paint. We know what's safe.
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A lawyer in Midtown attempted to clean his baseboards before Thanksgiving but had to stop when his knees gave out. We completed cleaning his entire apartment in just four hours on Monday morning.
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Have a brownstone with original woodwork. They cleaned all the trim and baseboards without damaging any of the historic details.
Rachel, Upper West Side
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Moving out after 5 years. My landlord is super picky. They cleaned the baseboards so well I got my entire security deposit back.
Rachel, Upper West Side
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Selling my apartment and the stager said the baseboards needed cleaning. These guys made them look new. Place sold in 2 weeks.
Jennifer, Astoria
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Our Approach to Baseboard Cleaning in New York, NY
We started offering baseboard cleaning because regular cleaning services kept skipping them. They'd clean everything else but ignore the baseboards. Clients would complain, cleaners would say "that's extra." We made it our specialty. We actually care about baseboards. Sounds weird, but its true. Clean baseboards make a huge visual difference in any space. They frame your rooms. When they're dirty, everything looks dirty even if the rest is spotless. We treat baseboard cleaning like the detail work it is. We don't rush, don't skip corners, don't leave streaks. Your baseboards should look as clean as your counters.
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