Today, my goal is to share what I’ve learned about the often confusing topic of natural floor cleaning, and to share a simple vinegar floor cleaner. My homemade vinegar floor cleaner is a do-it-yourself cleaning solution that really works.
Sweep the floor first before mopping. Add all the ingredients to a bucket. As you mop the floor, apply very light coverage of the mopping solution. If you're mopping a large area, you'll probably need to rinse the mop often with clean water (it helps to have a bucket or sink filled with clean water nearby to dip the mop into before mopping again if it gets very dirty). This is a one-time use solution.
1 gallon warm water, 5 drops cleaning essential oil, 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
Tile: I’ve used (or currently use) the above recipe on my tile floors when I need something more than just warm water. If you're more of a Swiffer kind of person, you can make homemade Swiffer wipes using a Swiffer and towels. Laminate Floors: Find a recipe with similar ingredients on Nature’s Nurture Blog. (Sealed) Wood Floors: According to Becky at Clean Mama, she uses a vinegar mop solution on her hardwood floors using a special hardwood cleaning technique. If you’re looking for something to use on exposed or waxed wood, I recommend talking to a wood specialist. If your hardwood floors are sealed, it’s important to know how they are sealed before using any liquid cleaner (see notes above in the post for more info).