Step 1
Remove surface dirt and dust from your oak baseboads with a dry dust mop. Run the dust mop over the top edge and upper half of the baseboards, moving down the entire length of each wall, one at a time. Repeat on the lower half of the baseboard.
Step 2
Fill a bucket with 1 gallon of warm water. Add 1 capful of oil-based wood soap and mix well.
Step 3
Soak a clean cloth with the diluted oil soap solution. Wring out the cloth.
Step 4
Wipe down your oak baseboards with the oil-based soap. Use your fingertips encased in the cloth to get into any grooves or textures on the oak baseboards and remove dust and dirt.
Step 5
Rinse the cloth as dirt is picked up. Continue to wash your oak baseboards until all dirt and stain matter is removed.
Step 6
Moisten a clean cloth with flat beer. Wring out excess moisture.
Step 7
Wipe your oak baseboards with the beer-dampened cloth to rinse them and add shine.
Step 8
Buff the baseboards dry with another cloth.