Dirty floors. We all have them. We all loathe them. We all clean them. All. The. Time. With so many “natural” floor cleaner options out there, it is hard to know which really is the best.
While it might seem convenient to just grab a bottle of natural floor cleaner from the store or off Amazon, I assure you that if you take 5 minutes to make this, you will never ever purchase floor cleaner again.
Not only is this floor cleaner non-toxic but it is extremely cheap to make. You can make it in a large batch or a little at a time. The ingredients are all easy to source and keep on hand as well.
I have been making and using this for years and have seen it work amazingly well on every type of floor. You name it – wood, laminate, ceramic tile, porcelain tile – it can handle any floor surface. It cleans deeply, dries quickly, and leaves the floors sparkling without an iota of residue. It also helps to repel the dirt unlike a lot of floor cleaners that seem to attract more dirt than they remove.
A huge bonus is that this floor cleaner doubles as an all-purpose cleaner.
Yep – you read that right! I have cleaned sinks, counters, mirrors, appliances, toilets, bathtubs, and more with this stuff. In fact, aside from a little homemade coconut oil furniture polish, this is the only cleaner I keep around.
In case you were still on the fence about this cleaner, let me highlight the fact that this is completely safe around people and pets! Now, you don’t want to drink the stuff so do keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Drinking it will surely induce some serious intestinal issues. Also important to note is that any essential oil should be used with care around animals although tea tree oil is generally seen as safe to use around pets.
Who’s ready to grab the recipe for this crazy awesome non-toxic floor cleaner? I will provide you with the bulk recipe and in the notes section break it down into a 20 oz version that can fit nicely in a large spray bottle.
This easy-to-make floor cleaner is safe for all surfaces, cost effective, and works so well you will never want to use another cleaner again!The World’s Best DIY Non-Toxic Floor Cleaner
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Celeste Spiderwrulf says
serious intentional issues…
intestinal perhaps?
🙂 thanks for the info, good stuff!
Jennifer says
HAHAHAHA! Thank you!
Tracy says
Tea tree IS VERY TOXIC to pets! http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/what-you-should-know-about-tea-tree-oil-toxicity-in-dogs-and-cats
Lori says
I am definitely making this! Sounds great! Thanks!
Deborah from Texas says
I use vinegar only in my mop water. It is what was recommended by the laminate floor maker. It cleans real well. I don’t let the floors get too dirty. It’s easier to just mop every other day, or daily if the need arises.
Justine says
This sounds great! Just wondering how important the distilled water is vs tap water and would eucalyptus oil work just as well as tea tree oil?
Thank you!
Jennifer says
I cheat and use tap water! 😉 It works just fine! And yes, eucalyptus oil would work as well.
Pam says
Can this cleaner be used to fill the attached bottle in a spray mop like a Bona? Just wondering if it makes a difference whether this cleaner is held in a glass vs. a plastic bottle.
Jennifer says
Yep! You can refill a mop spray bottle with this. I have done that many times myself!
Sandra says
What if anything (rubbing alcohol) in the recipe will help to extend the shelf life. I know you mentioned it will last for months, wondering if any ingredient in particular is responsible for that.
Jennifer says
It is the vinegar and rubbing alcohol. Both last darn near forever.
Shay says
Hi, when I clicked on your preferred dish soap, the rubbing alcohol came up. I repeated a few times just to make sure my thumbs were not at fault. 😜
Jennifer says
Oh dear! Thank you for letting me know! I will go fix that right now!
elehna de sousa says
HI Jennifer,
Can I make the cleaning potion without the rubbing alcohol?
Elehna
Jennifer says
Hi Elehna! Yes, you absolutely can!
Darrell says
Hi:
What amount is recommended for a pale of mop water?
Darrell
Jennifer says
I would put one cup in a standard pale of water.
Doreen says
Just saw this. Where are the instructions for using this cleaner? I just see the ingredients, but then it shows a bunch of ads, then comments.