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Interior woodwork is usually painted in a gloss or semi-gloss interior paint, or stained and protected by a varnish or polyurethane coat.
Dust, cobwebs, dirt, grime and even grease can gradually build up on your interior trim and cause it to look dull. Here are a few tips on how to clean your interior woodwork and trim without causing damage.

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How to clean trims

Wipe the wood clean-Wipe down stained woodwork that has been treated with linseed oil or tung oil with a lemon oil polish. Linseed and tung oil dry to form a hard, protective film that is virtually invisible. A soft cloth dampened with lemon oil polish wipes away any surface grime.
Polish the wood-Use lemon oil polish as well as a mild mixture of white vinegar and water for stained woodwork treated with a wax that can both be felt and seen. Remember to reapply the wax layer after this step of cleaning to protect the wood.
Clean the wood- Clean wood the same as you would clean painted wood that has a semi-gloss or gloss finish.
Use baby wipes-Use moistened baby wipes to clean woodwork and trim that has been painted or coated in polyurethane or varnish. Purchase a large bag of refillable baby wipes. Do not spend money on the expensive, scented brand names. Instead, buy the fragrance free, discount brand which can often be found in bulk.
Remove the dust-Wipe along the door frames, baseboards and crown molding with the help of a step ladder or taller ladder for high ceilings. You may be surprised at the amount of dirt you see on the wipe, and if cleaned on a monthly wipes will keep your trim work clean and shiny. These wipes easily remove surface dirt and more stuck on grease and grime without damaging the paint.
Wrap the wipe- For the top crease of baseboard, wrap the wipe around your thumb and glide along the wood.
Be Gentle-Do not wipe too roughly along a wall that has been painted with a flat latex paint. Water solutions will remove the wall paint.
Repair the cracks- Once the wood has been thoroughly cleaned, you may notice cracks where the wood meets the wall. A small bead of caulk in your paint or stain color will repair the crack

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