However, cleaning them can often be a daunting task, especially if you have detailed skirting boards that tend to accumulate dust in their intricate designs.
However, for safety's sake, we suggest trying out the steam cleaner on a small, hidden part of your skirting board first to make sure the paint doesn't get damaged.
The trick is to rub a clean skirting board with a laundry dryer sheet, which due to its static nature, helps deter dust from sticking and accumulating.
According to the professionals, if you perform this quick task three to four times a year, your skirting boards "won't need dusting for three months".
Besides "repelling dust", tumble dryer sheets also leave your home smelling wonderful, reports the Express.
