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How to Stop Dust from Sticking to Baseboards

Why baseboards collect dust and how RepelX helps reduce static-driven dust attraction on painted trim and baseboards.

To reduce dust sticking to baseboards, clean the surface, choose a compatible interior latex or acrylic paint, mix RepelX at 1 fl oz per gallon, stir well, and paint as normal.

Why baseboards collect dust

Baseboards sit near the floor where air movement, foot traffic, pet hair, and household dust are concentrated. Painted trim can also hold static charge, which can make light particles cling.

Best time to use RepelX

Use RepelX when repainting or refreshing trim. It is mixed into the paint before application, so the anti-static benefit is built into the dried paint film instead of wiped on later.

Simple process

Clean the baseboard, repair damaged areas, prime if your paint system calls for it, mix RepelX into the paint, stir for about 2 minutes, then brush or roll as normal.

Realistic expectation

RepelX helps reduce static-driven attraction. It does not seal out dirt, stop all airborne dust, or remove the need for normal cleaning.

Quick Questions

Can I use RepelX on already painted baseboards?

RepelX must be mixed into paint before application. It is not a wipe-on surface spray.

Does it work on trim and doors too?

Yes, when those surfaces are painted with compatible interior latex or acrylic paint.

Will dust disappear completely?

No. The product helps reduce static-driven attraction, but homes still produce dust.

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