how to clean skirting boards hello and welcome to video jug skirting boards have to put up with a lot of hard knocks they are the first place for dust to settle and are regularly bumped and scuffed jacqueline hansen our expert from amy cleaners is going to show us how to treat our skirting boards with the respect they deserve step 1 you will need rubber gloves a duster a bucket detergent and a soft cloth step two dust run a dust at the length of the skirting board don't miss out the sections under radiators they can still be seen under a dust trap step three soapy mix fill about a third of a bucket with warm water add a generous squirt of detergent froth with your hand to create a good soapy mix step 4 wipe with a damp cloth dip a soft cloth in the water and twist between your hands to remove any excess liquid rub along the top of the skirting board using your fingers to press the cloth right into the grooves removing any hard to reach dust if you have any visible marks or scuff wipe them away with the cloth you will find they quickly disappear work your way all along the skirting board if you have a radiator give the fixings and pipes a quick wipe too and again be sure to clean the section of skirting board which runs below the radiator when you have finished have one final check to make sure you haven't missed any bits perfect done