Natural Floor Cleaner
Transform your cleaning routine with this DIY Natural Floor Cleaner—a safe, eco-friendly alternative to commercial products. Made with simple, household ingredients like white vinegar, baking soda, and liquid Castile soap, this recipe cuts through dirt and grime while being gentle on surfaces and the environment. A touch of essential oil, such as lemon, lavender, or tea tree, adds a fresh, inviting scent and natural antibacterial properties. Ready in just 5 minutes, this cost-effective cleaner is diluted with distilled water, making it suitable for most flooring types, including wood and laminate. Perfect for those seeking a non-toxic, sustainable cleaning solution, this homemade floor cleaner will leave your home sparkling and chemical-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Liquid Castile soap
- 10 drops Essential oil (e.g., lemon, lavender, or tea tree)
- 8 cups Distilled water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl or bucket, combine the white vinegar and baking soda. Be prepared for some fizzing when these two ingredients react.
Once the fizzing has subsided, add the liquid Castile soap and mix slowly to avoid excess foam.
Add the essential oil of your choice to the mixture. Essential oils not only add a pleasant fragrance but also have antibacterial properties. Stir gently.
Gradually pour in the distilled water, stirring as you go, until all 8 cups are incorporated. This will dilute the cleaner and make it safe for use on most surfaces.
Transfer the mixture into a clean spray bottle or reusable container. Shake the container gently before each use as the ingredients may settle over time.
To use, mop or wipe your floors using the solution. Ensure not to oversaturate wood or laminate flooring. Allow the floor to air dry.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
47 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7559 mg | 329% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 174 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
