You will want to start with 2 gallons of hot water.
I have found that the hotter the water the easier it is to clean the floors. Especially your kitchen floors which can tend to get greasy.
Once you have added the water to the mop bucket pour in 1 tablespoon dish detergent, 2 tablespoons super washing soda, and 1/3 cup vinegar.
If you would like you can also add a few drops of essential oils to the mix. I like to add about 10 drops of lemon essential oil to the bucket.
It gives the cleaner a light smell without being overwhelming. You could also use pine essential oil if you prefer.
The nice thing about this all-natural floor cleaner recipe is that you can customize the scent. Make your floors smell good by using a scent of essential oil that you find pleasing.
Once you get everything added to the mop bucket then use your mop to mix up the cleaning solution and start to mop.
Using The Homemade Floor Cleaner Recipe
I recommend cleaning all of your floors while the DIY floor mop solution is still really warm. Depending on how dirty your floors are you may want to vacuum first.
Work your way back and forth across the room until you have a clean floor. Once you are finished cleaning the floors you can dump the solution and wash out your bucket.
Because this homemade floor cleaner doesn’t leave any residue you don’t need to rinse the floor after mopping. Plus, since there are no harsh chemicals you don’t need to worry about pets or kids on the floor.
It only took a few minutes to mix up a batch of this homemade floor cleaner but it worked (and smelled!) so much better than the solutions that you buy in the store.
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Ditch your fake-smelling store-bought cleaner and make the switch to this best-smelling homemade floor cleaner. You will love how natural it is!
Homemade Floor Cleaner
Get rid of dirt and grime easily with this homemade floor cleaner. It smells great and cleans better than the store brands. Spend less time cleaning with this easy mop solution. If you are looking for a homemade floor cleaner for mopping vinyl, laminate, or tile check this out.
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time13 mins
Keyword: diy floor cleaner, homemade floor cleaner, homemade floor cleaner for vinyl
Servings: 1
Cost: Under $1
- 1 Mop I love a spin mop
- 1 tablespoon dish detergent
- 2 tablespoons super washing soda
- 2 gallons water
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- Fill mop bucket with 2 gallons of hot water.
- Add 1 tablespoon dish detergent, 2 tablespoons super washing soda, and 1/3 cup vinegar.
- Add in essential oils if you are choosing to use.
- Once you get everything added to the mop bucket then use your mop to mix up the cleaning solution and start to mop.
Do I Need To Rinse With This Homemade Floor Cleaner?
No, this floor cleaner leaves your floor streak-free and is more natural than the store bought kind. You can easily mop with this solution and not worry about rinsing it off.
Is it safe to use on tile floors?
Yes, this DIY floor cleaner is safe to use on vinyl flooring, laminate flooring, and tile flooring. I don’t recommend using it on hardwood floors because of the vinegar.
Can This Be Used In Any Room?
Yes, this all purpose floor cleaner works great in the bathrooms, kitchens, and hallways. The washing soda will help get rid of greasy floors in the kitchen and grime and dirt in any room.
Can I Use This Solution In A Spray Bottle Instead?
Yes, you can easily make up a smaller batch and keep in a large spray bottle instead. It works great for small messes.
