DIY Floor Cleaner
Using the wrong cleaners or mopping solution can ruin your floors or harm your family. This DIY floor cleaner takes care of both issues! With only natural ingredients, it's great on all floors and safe around kids and pets!
Servings 1 Gallon
Cost $3
Equipment
- 1 1 Gallon Jug, with lid
- Funnel
Ingredients
- 1 gallon Warm Water
- ½ c. Baking Soda
- ½ c. Rubbing Alcohol
- ½ c. Castile Soap
- ½ c. White Vinegar
- 20 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
- 55 drops Lemon Essential Oil
Instructions
- Add warm water to your gallon container.1 gallon Warm Water
- Add the baking soda, rubbing alcohol and white vinegar one at a time making sure to mix well after each addition.1/2 c. Baking Soda, 1/2 c. Rubbing Alcohol, 1/2 c. White Vinegar
- Add the essential oils and mix well. Then, add the Castile soap last.20 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil, 55 drops Lemon Essential Oil, 1/2 c. Castile Soap
- Store in a container with a lid, To use, add 3/4 c. to 1 gallon mop water and mop like normal. For extreme dirt, add up to 1 1/2 c. floor cleaner for every 1 gallon water.
Notes
- 75 drops essential oil = 1/8 oz. This is a 1% blend and safe for use around kids and pets.
- With hardwood, tile or laminate floors, be sure to test a spot in an inconspicuous area. The mixture is friendly for all floor types, but it is always best to test first.
- Use your mixture within 3-months for best results.