baseboard
noun
base·board
ˈbās-ˌbȯrd 
: a board situated at or forming the base of something
specifically
: a molding covering the joint of a wall and the adjoining floor
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For example, wiping down light switches, dusting baseboards, or eliminating scuffs on walls can instantly make your home look refreshed.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Wipe Down Railings and Trim Railings, ledges, trim and baseboards are quiet dust collectors.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Wipe Down Railings and Trim Railings, ledges and baseboards along your porch collect a surprising amount of dust and pollen, especially in warmer months.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Wipe Down Railings and Trim Railings, ledges, trim and baseboards are quiet dust collectors.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Wipe Down Railings and Trim Railings, ledges and baseboards along your porch collect a surprising amount of dust and pollen, especially in warmer months.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Wipe Down Railings and Trim Railings, trim and baseboards are dust magnets.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Baseboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseboard. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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baseboard
noun
base·board
-ˌbōrd
-ˌbȯrd
: a board placed at or forming the base of something
especially
: a molding covering the crack between a wall and floor
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