Wood floor cleaner
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Castile soap, water and essential oils in a spray bottle. Mist and mop lightly; don’t soak wood floors.
What You’ll Need
- 1 teaspoon castile soap
- 4 cups water
- 5 to 10 drops essential oil (optional; peppermint, orange or lavender)
- Spray bottle; microfiber mop (or Swiffer-type mop wrapped in microfiber)
Equipment
- spray bottle
- funnel
Directions
- Sweep or vacuum first.
- Put the soap, water and oil in the spray bottle, put the cap on, and shake well.
- Test on a hidden spot (under furniture), rinse, and check for damage.
- Mist about 3 square feet at a time, and never use so much that water pools on the floor.
- Mop in the direction of the grain with a dry microfiber mop; rinse and wring out the pad when it gets dirty.
Notes
Safety: no vinegar or lemon (acid can strip urethane and leave floors cloudy); no baking soda or abrasives; avoid excess water (swelling, cupping, warping). Peppermint and citrus oils are toxic to pets, skip oils or keep pets off until dry.