We have ALOT of laminate floors in our home (and ceramic tile too)…and have a HOOVER Floormate (the hard floor cleaner) it washes, scrubs and dries the floor. I’ve used it on my laminate and tile . The acrylic builds up as a film on the laminate flooring. I rarely polish this table and usually clean it with [â¦] I have been researching different methods for a while. What are you using to wipe up the solution afterwards? Is it alright to use Concentrated Fragrance Oil in this recipe? Yes, the cloth should stay dry, but honestly, I’ve cleaned my whole house in one go without ever changing the cloth and it worked fine, without getting too damp. ft. is all wood floors. Hope that helps! People need to start thiking about these toxins to safe our health and stop so many cancers and keep our water supply safe. Be careful if you have a cat. It does use alcohol and vinegar, so if you’re looking for a cleaner without these ingredients, you can check out this other post for a simple all-purpose cleaner. (I also keep it out of reach.) The streaks drive me bonkers!! This article is part of our series on How to Install Hardwood Floors. I love the freedom mop because you use your own cleaning solution and it has washable pads that have little scrubbers. The towels tend to stick a little, but not so much that I’ve given them up. Whatever I don’t use on the floor, I go around spraying on other surfaces to clean them. Then I used on the baseboards that get covered in hairspray and dirt….came right off! I tried this on my laminate floors and it works really well and leaves no streaks as long as the microfiber is DRY. Anyway, I highly recommend. Our installers also said no way. he told me that it is the only thing you can use safely on your wood floors. It is gorgeous but shows dirt and streaks sooo badly, even footprints from bare feet. Just a thought. Thanks again! Then in the laundry room it started to change the finish of the floor (no recent re-finishing there). It has alcohol in the cleaner, so it does not harm your floor. Is there a special alcohol? Using as a cleaner, no way. I did not put any oils in. . Thanks for the recipe , Thanks for the tip about the distilled water! THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!!!! do have trouble with white stuff showing up on your laminate floors? But boy does it smell! √ My wood, vinyl & tile floors ALL clean & I mean squeaky clean. Welcome to my world! Hi all…after reading all the positive comments, I am dying to try this recipe, BUT in a different type of floor cleaning machine. So I did get some streaking. Hey Renee, sorry for the late reply! It smells devine and we can all benefit from the natural cleansing powers of each of the essential oils as well. Yes, at the end of the post I do caution people that I’ve only used this on laminates, and have provided a link for some other homemade cleaners made just for hardwoods, as I know they are more delicate and sensitive to cleaners. Ok I can’t wait to try this!! Jessica, I soak orange peels in a jar of vinegar for 2 weeks to use in cleaners..you might want to try that. I tried this and it left a horrible film. if you use DB and viniger they have a chemical reaction that renders the soap useless BUT, I’m totally IN LOVE with it for the floors, and for daily wipe down of my SS appliances! After many months, my doctor finally asked if I had had any remodeling done to my home when my symptoms began. Since I am still being careful with my brand new stranded bamboo floors, I go ever so light on wetting them, but the alcohol seems to dry it so quickly!!! Big mistake. Glad it worked well for you, Tami! There are water spots that will not come up from where my swiffer originally streaked the floors. Found that my floors were also dull after it dried. Maybe another kind of alcohol? And please don’t use steam mops on these surfaces as well, they can do the same kind of damage as a “Water Broom” because even though it is steam, it can put moisture into the seams. You’re welcome, Nicole Glad to see you’re giving Pinesol the boot! Feel like it is always dirty and our feet are constantly dirty!! I put it in the swifter bottle not a spray bottle. LOL. He said the reason I showed symptoms so quickly after installation was probably because I had a high-dose exposure because I was present during installation. Recently My Uncle & myself inherited my late Grandmothers Cape Cod cottage, which ofcourse as most Senior citizens homes go…….It’s totally hardwood. So I was just looking for a little insite on how vinegar is safe. I just tried this with my Rubbermaid Reveal and LOVED it!! Ok, is this a girl’s club or are bachelors allowed in here as well,,,lol. Available in several pre-mixed colors, without the harsh odors and harmful fumes found in conventional products. Danish Soap finish. Test and see. One, I wanted to make sure that vinegar was safe for floors as it’s not with granite. My niece is allergic to isopropyls. I am amazed at how well it works with different types of floors. ), and people have been cleaning their homes with water and vinegar for years. Josh, If you add a little alcohol is that still going to screw up the finish? Yes, I’ve heard that about tea as well! Wow, Vicki – this is the first I’ve ever heard of this! we still steam mop to really sanitize, but it is a pain to steam mop everyday (and with a crawling baby and four pets we are mopping our family room everyday if not more than everyday) our swiffer vac died and we replaced it with a bissell floor sweeper (the kind that doesn’t use any power) which actually works better than the swiffer vac did and was cheaper, plus no electricity. I wasnât trying to hard to make things perfect or protect anything except the floors or appliances. Been proven over and over and with having a severely chronic pain condition? i will continue to use your formula for sure, just wish my floors would gleam. Cause I’m seriously amazed at how using vinegar in their final rinse increases their absorbency. Thank you! Good to know since until he told me this I had been using vinegar! Looks like a great cleaner! Cider or Distilled? love simple solutions with items i already have around the house We have the reveal mop. LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff. When I told my Mom she mentioned that if you hold the empty Wet Jet bottle upside down so the tip is in very hot water you can pry it off – I’ll have to give this a try. This amazing finish stabilizes, protects and beautifies Hardwood Floors. 2 cats and 2 dogs. I’m not sure exactly where you spotted the 2% in the recipe. I just mixed up a batch this morning nd am trying it out with my Mint + Automatic Floor Cleaner. unless i can get a good deal on another steam mop , ill just stick this this!…. . I don’t care how many drops of essence oil you put in there, it won’t mask the smell of the vinegar. Katie. So please everyone be careful! I have Pergo floors and am so paranoid about getting them wet.. You know how moisture can make the edges kind of warp… How do you clean them and how do they dry fast enough for the warping not to happen? Lavender makes me sneeze, I think I’ll try some Thieve’s Oil in mine. This does not work!! I’ll give this a shot! Hi Jennifer, But since this recipe is meant to be used much less liberally, the vinegar ratio is just fine. It works AWESOME! I’ve just shared your comment with another commenter who was having issues with streaking. I’ve never heard of the Mint + but just looked it up now. 2) it is ok to use with laminate wood flooring? Tubs are next, and my conclusions are that it’s time to make another batch! Thanks so much for updating us! (My hubs has been wanting it, I told him only if he cleaned them.). This solution removed soap scum easier than anything I’ve used before. Has anyone tried this solution in the shark? My floors look so shiny, no streaks, no film, just shine! I have dogs in my house. Iâm looking for polyurethane doming resin but struggling to find a place to purchase. Would you happen to have the info on exactly what kind of floors you have? warm water… Thanks . (the pink one, i think it is grapefruit). * Non-Toxic: Conforms to ASTMD-4236, specifically concerning oral toxicity, skin irritation and respiratory effects. Hi! I reckon it would double it, easily. Smell not too bad. Vinegar then smells like oranges instead. I can’t remember how exactly to do it, but thank God for Pintrest, you can find the directions on there! I tried your solution today and did see some streaks but I think thats my fault, because the cloth got too wet! Vinegar is an acid and is caustic. I just make a big batch in the spray bottle and use that over and over, without a problem. Thanks – Julie. Have your order shipped to one of over 8,000 UPS Access Point™ locations across the country. It got the floor cleaner than using just water. Hey, my go to cleaners have either vinegar or baking soda in every one. So once the floor is cleaned, what do you use to get that incredible shine? My favorite eo combo for cleaning products is equal parts lemon, lemongrass and tea tree. Glad it worked for you! It’s amazing -streaks even less afterwards. Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us who are looking for all natural cleaning solutions! I won’t kill myself finding the exact article. I was just saying to myself the other day that when my current bottle of Pinesol runs out I am not going to buy another one but look for a more natural version to clean my laminate floors. For those concerned that their floors are not as shiny as the picture, if you notice the dirty floor shown is shiny as well – not all laminates are high gloss and will never shine like that. bummer. Can’t wait to keep cleaning till I drop. It didn’t leave streaks (which I was glad) but it didn’t put a shine on the floor. Cannot wait to use home made laundry detergent and soap for a dish wash machine. NEVER use aessential oils since they also have hidden ingredients toxic to humans and animals. Lol and since we’ve been married, I’ve only used an actual mop maybe 5 times or less, because I’m a hands and knees on the floor type girl! My poor finger found out the hard way. For floors, I use a microfiber spray mop like this one, which comes with a refillable compartment for your own homemade cleaner, and washable pads. Thanks! My favourite and recommended brands are Plant Therapy and NOW. The cleaner doesn’t claim to put a shine on the floor; just gets it squeaky-clean and streak-free. I’m so sorry Alicia. Lacquer thinner. You know what’s funny? We have double french doors on the main level so it is a job for someone strong with a large arm span to pull out the storm panel and lift it over the railings. This is a very nice and very sturdy coffee table. I don’t know how this recipe worked for everyone else but it left my floors streaky and very dull and I followed the recipe to a tee. Not using a dry enough microfiber? It dries fast, hard and flexible and clear. Hi Julie, I’m using this cleaner on my laminate and it works perfectly without warping the edges. Also, you put vinegar in the fabric softener compartment in place of fabric softener? cant wait to try ASAP! just a thought. Just an FYI, Be cautious if using essential oils around pets as essential oils can be exremely toxic to pets. How do you get your microfiber cloth to stay on your swiffer. I never even thought to use it in the bathroom; I’ve just been using vinegar/water with some baking soda. i looked it up cause i want one. We just moved to a new house that has hard well water as well. Will def give it a try in my next batch , I USE THE STEAM MOP I HAVE AND THE FLOOR LOOKS VERY DULL. BUT WILL TRY AND DO A SOME AREA WITH JUST THE CLOTH AND SEE IF IT WORKS BT IS DULL LOOKING. It will damage the elastics and the PUL lining. Lol I would rather fill a sink or bucket with cleaner and go around on my hands and knees on the floor and make sure every inch is completely clean and germ-free. As far as what is being cleaned up. I’m really not sure, I’m sorry. Just want to double check since I don’t want to accidentally lose our deposit , Budget Earth – How to Save Money on Groceries. Hello, I was so excited to find something without chemicals to clean our new floors! , Uh. Thanks for this info. Try using your dust cloth, after dusting when it’s good and covered with polish or oil, on your stainless. After changing the ratios a bit and adding some essential oils, I’m now very happy with this homemade floor cleaner. If you have pets, please be aware the essential oils are TOXIC to dogs and cats! With your recipe does it have to be “warm” water? I am worried that the alcohol could be damaging to the laminate finish over time. I live in an 80 years old pine a frame home…everything is pine planks the walls the floors…even the built in kitchen table. I’m so happy it worked for you!!! Well done to everyone using cloth nappies (diapers). ECOS Wood Stain is a water based, tinted, full bodied, solvent free, fast drying stain, ideal for wooden floors, window frames, doors, trim, and furniture. I can’t comment on the sealer on your tile since I have no experience with that, but I would check online to see if there’s any adverse affects with using alcohol or vinegar with your specific situation. For household cleaning, you want to use distilled white vinegar that you can pick up at the grocery store. Tried this on my laminate floors this morning before everyone got up and moving. Something tells me though, that the steam might just burn off the alcohol? baking soda made into a paste with a tad bit of water will take up scuff marks. As well as online at Amazon Hope that helps! Also, everyone seems to be using it on laminate floors, is it safe for vinyl floors as well? Hmmm, I’m really not sure about the black coloring (didn’t even know they made them in black – must be gorgeous!)! 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