DIY Wood Floor Cleaner

By Lea-Anne O’Connor 


Prep:5minutes mins  

Total:5minutes mins  

Yield: 1 Solution


Equipment

  • Mop bucket
  • Spray Bottle


Ingredients 

Vinegar Floor Cleaner

  • 2 ltr of warm water
  • ¼ cup of white vinegar
  • 5 drops of lemon essential oil
  • 1 tsp of olive oil, optional

Black Tea Floor Cleaner

  • 2 ltr of warm water
  • 6 black tea bags
  • 1 tsp of olive oil, optional

Instructions 

For the Vinegar Cleaner

  • Combine all ingredients in a mop bucket and stir well.
  • Place mop into the solution, wring out extra well, and mop the floor in the direction of the grain.
  • Alternatively, add ingredients to the spray bottle, lightly mist the floor, and then mop like normal.


For the Black Tea Cleaner

  • Bring water to a boil, remove from heat and add tea bags to steep for at least 10 minutes.
  • Remove and discard tea bags, allow to cool, then stir in the olive oil if using.
  • Transfer to a mop bucket or spray bottle and mop in the direction of the grain.

Notes

I highly recommend you test a small area of floor first when using a homemade natural wood floor cleaner. Ensure that you like the results of the test before attempting to clean the whole floor.



To use the cleaner:


  1. Sweep or vacuum the floor first to remove dirt and debris. 
  2. Place a mop or microfiber cloth into the bucket and ring out well.
  3. Mop the floor following the direction of the grain. If using a spray bottle, lightly mist the floor and then mop like normal.