Skip the toxic chemicals. This natural homemade floor cleaner uses just 3 ingredients and works on tile, laminate, and vinyl.
Generally safe for kids and pets, but the essential oils may be a concern for pets, especially cats! Please consult with your veterinarian or a licensed aromatherapist.
Quick Recipe (full recipe below!)
Mix 1 cup water + ½ cup white vinegar + ½ cup rubbing alcohol + 2-3 drops dish soap + 25-30 drops essential oils in a spray bottle. Spray and mop.
How this homemade floor cleaner recipe was born
We’re going back to the basics and using simple, trusted, time-tested ingredients.
Vinegar is probably as old as civilization itself (seriously – it’s even been found in Ancient Egyptian pots and referenced in Babylonian scrolls!), and people have been cleaning their homes with water and vinegar for years.
But when I tried a simple 50/50 solution as a simple homemade floor cleaner, I was left wanting more.
More grime-fighting power. More “streak-free shine.” And let’s face it, more nice scent (vinegar can be quite strong and overpowering, although the scent does dissipate once it dries).
In my search for something stronger, I found a recipe which mixes equal parts water, vinegar, and alcohol, with a few drops of dish soap. After testing out a small area, I was getting much closer to what I was looking for, but the vinegar smell was still a problem.
Back to the lab I went to change the ratios a bit and add some essential oils…I’m now very happy with this all-natural homemade floor cleaner!
How to Make This Natural Homemade Floor Cleaner
Natural Homemade Floor Cleaner
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup distilled water distilled is best, but filtered tap water is fine for short term storage
- ½ cup distilled vinegar white distilled vinegar
- ½ cup isopropyl alcohol aka rubbing alcohol or surgical spirits
- 2-3 drops dish soap
- 25-30 drops essential oil my recipe uses 7 drops lavender, 7 drops orange or lemon, 10 drops tea tree oil, and 5 drops peppermint
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to spray bottle and shake to combine.
- Sweep/vacuum the floor, or remove stray crumbs from your surface.
- Spray the cleaner on the floor (or other surface).
- Wipe up with a microfibre cloth or microfibre mop.
Notes
- Visit the full FAQ section for tips, tricks, and most asked questions about this recipe.
- Do not use this on granite, marble, or other natural stone surface as the acid in the vinegar can etch the surface! Use this natural granite cleaner instead.
- You can use a microfibre mop like this one, which comes with a refillable compartment for your own homemade cleaner, and washable pads. Make sure to get some extra pads, because you’ll need them!
- Lots of readers have also tried this cleaner in their Shark steam mop with great results!
- For quick daily cleanups between mopping, keep a jar of homemade cleaning wipes on the counter.
How Each Ingredient Works
Update: Want ONE bottle that handles every counter, table, and tile? Try my all-purpose cleaner recipe!
Why Ditch Commercial Floor Cleaners?
Back in the day, our go-to floor cleaner was that popular, overpowering pine-scented concoction. If you grew up in North America, I bet that scent just flooded your memory!
But times have changed, and we’re more mindful of what enters our homes now. We crave transparency—wanting to know every ingredient’s impact on our health and the environment. And what kind of longterm effects we can expect down the road.
So what exactly is in Pine-Sol®?
Surprisingly, Clorox (the brand behind Pine-Sol®) has stepped up their game with a full ingredient list on their website—a nod to customer demands for transparency. Yet, some ingredients like ethoxylated alcohol and the vague “fragrance” still ring alarm bells due to potential health risks.
Ethoxylated alcohol
Can be contaminated with the hidden ingredients, ethylene oxide and/or 1,4 dioxane, during the manufacturing process. Both of these have been classified as “carcinogenic to humans” (can cause cancer) by the EPA. Read more about the ethoxylation process here.
Fragrance
This term is very ambiguous; manufacturers can put it on a label to describe any number of the more than 3,000 chemicals that are known to be used in fragrance compounds. Artificial fragrances are well known now for being linked to a long list of health issues like allergies, chemical sensitivities, and reproductive and developmental issues (source), so I try to avoid them whenever possible.
Which Floors Can You Use This Cleaner On?
| Floor Type | Safe to Use? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tile (ceramic, porcelain) | ✅ Yes | Great — cuts grease and grime |
| Laminate | ✅ Yes | Don’t oversaturate — spray and wipe |
| Vinyl / Linoleum | ✅ Yes | Works well, quick dry |
| Hardwood (sealed) | ⚠️ Use sparingly | Test a small area first — some sealants react to vinegar over time |
| Hardwood (unsealed) | ❌ No | Vinegar can damage raw wood |
| Granite / Marble / Stone | ❌ No | Vinegar etches stone — use this granite cleaner instead |
Tips, Tricks, and FAQs
I’ve created a new page with all of the most frequently asked questions about this homemade floor cleaner, as well as some extra tips and tricks to help you get the most out of it! Check it out here: Homemade Floor Cleaner – Tips, Tricks and FAQs
Questions like:
- “Can I use this in a Shark steam mop?” → Yes, many readers have.
- “Will the vinegar smell linger?” → No, it dissipates as it dries. Add essential oils for a fresh scent.
- “Can I use tap water instead of distilled?” → Yes for short-term use, but distilled is better for long-term storage (prevents mineral buildup).
Prefer to buy instead of DIY?
For those times you’re not in the mood for homemade, I’ve just discovered a pretty neat alternative that’s not only safe and non-toxic, but low-waste and eco-friendly as well!
Truly Free Refillable Floor Cleaner
TrulyFree makes refillable cleaning products that are safe and sustainable. They work on a subscription model, but unlike other subscriptions you may have tried, there are no commitments and you can always change your products or delivery date.
Your first order automatically includes a reusable bottle or jug along with the cleaning solution, and you’ll only need to order the refills after that. And they have probably the widest selection of natural cleaning products I’ve ever seen from one company.
I’m so impressed by TrulyFree and what they stand for, and excited to share that you can use the code: NURTURE30 and get 30% off your entire order!
Oops!! Forgot to ask…on a little different subject!! Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to keep your furniture from moving around on wood floor?? Rubber stoppers on the bottom of furniture maybe?? Everytime I open the drawers on the dressers it moves!!! Or our bed…nightstand…etc. Thanks!!!!
Ok I can’t wait to try this!! We just moved and have laminate wood floor throughout the house. I am hating it!!! Feel like it is always dirty and our feet are constantly dirty!! I’ve tried everything on it! It’s driving me insane!!! I’ve been searching for what to do to try and get/keep them clean!! I’m headed out to buy the lavendar oil and I’m headed back to get my scrub on!!! I’ll let you all know how it works! P.S. We do have hard well water too so we’ll see how that works out!!
Is it alright to use Concentrated Fragrance Oil in this recipe? I didn’t do my research in my hurry to make this, and purchased fragrance oil instead of essential oil.
Will this kill my floor?
Hmm, I really can’t say. I don’t think so but I would test a small area just to be sure. Also, the essential oil is only there to add a scent. Lavender and others also have some antibacterial properties as well. So if you leave out the oil, it’ll still be ok 🙂
Just use you recipe for a regular mop and basket of water. Works great on my cheap laminate. I add few drops of essential sandal oil. Smell of vinegar is manageable.
Thank you so much for great ideas. Cannot wait to use home made laundry detergent and soap for a dish wash machine.
Long time ago my mum use to make home made dry laundry detergent from cheap soap.
That’s awesome, Mrs Martinez! Thanks so much for sharing your experience and story with us! Isn’t it amazing how simple life was back then, and how we’ve come full-circle and are now struggling to attain that simplicity once again? 🙂
Um I would just like to tell you guys that plan on using these types of cleaners on hard wood floors, that using chemicals and oils, over an extended period of time. will soak into the wood and if they are eventually refinished could screw up the finish. It will make the polyurethane separate after applied during the drying process. The people doing it will not notice it until it is too late and prolly will not resand the entire floor because of something you did. I’ve been sanding/installing floors for 10 years now and have seen it many a time. Murphys oil spic n span n all that stuff is EXTREMELY bad for your floor!!! So what do I suggest? she had it right when she said water n vinegar 3:1. Any questions lmk, your welcome! : )
Thanks, Josh. 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. Thanks again for your comments!
Josh, If you add a little alcohol is that still going to screw up the finish? I used this for the first time on my floors and am thrilled with the results. I did not put any oils in. I am gonna be bummed if I can’t use this on my hardwoods.
Did you ever cut down the amount of vinegar and alcohol to 3/4cup each? Did it work just as well/smell better? Dying to make this 🙂
Hi Erika, I did cut it down and although it worked just as well, I’m not sure the smell really changed. However, I think I’ve just gotten used to it by now LOL. I would recommend playing around with the recipe, it lends itself very well to alteration. Try different essential oils in different amounts. Also, you may want to try making a citrus enzyme cleaner (a few ppl posted about it in the comments), which should help with the vinegar smell as well. Hope it works out for you!
I could not wait to make it to use as an all purpose spray so I kept the full amounts of vinegar and alcohol! Lol. I don’t particularly mind the smell of vinegar or alcohol, plus it’s gone when dry.
The only thing I changed was I upped the essential oil drops to 30 (sweet orange) and added a tsp of Borax (by accident, confused it with another recipe lol). IT IS MAGIC IN A BOTTLE.
As someone who has recently developed sensitivity to fragrance and chemicals I cannot thank you enough for this recipe… Maybe my boyfriend. I brought a travel size spray for his car and went crazy cleaning. Haha!
Today I finally got the chance to really put this cleaner through it’s paces.
√ My wood, vinyl & tile floors ALL clean & I mean squeaky clean. The vinyl & wood squeak under bare feet. LOL
√ Smudges on walls & doors. All gone & no paint came off with it.
√ Touch up stainless sink & all faucets. Super shiny.
Tubs are next, and my conclusions are that it’s time to make another batch!
Mrs. H.C., you’re the best product tester ever 🙂 I think I should hire you to be my official reviewer LOL 🙂 Thanks for always giving your thorough reports in the comments, as I’m sure they help others readers as well! And I’m so happy the cleaner has worked for you 🙂
Any time. LOL My floors are still squeaky clean. 🙂
The other day I sprayed this on those same glass shower doors & the magic eraser grabbed absolutely nothing on the glass. Went on to clean the kid’s fiberglass tub (circa 1985) & it is the cleanest it’s looked in years. It’s like this cleaner pulled off stuff that other cleaners have been leaving behind.
You’ve made cleaning up so much faster that I could kiss your feet! ROFL
LOL 🙂
I’m happy to report that this DOES work & the only vinegar smell is what there until the surface dries since dry vinegar has no odor.
After reading the comment about the glass shower doors I tried it on the kid’s shower & their doors have never been cleaner. For years I have scrubbed them with a Magic Eraser & all sorts of cleaners & they looked clean until the glass got good & dry. I cleaned them with this cleaner & a Magic Eraser, then I forgot to look at them again until the next day. They were beautifully clean & the etching from years of hard water was much less noticeable.
Awesome! I’m so glad it worked for you! Thanks for the detailed report back – much appreciated 😉
Forgot to mention that I used lemon verbena drops in mine & it smells lovely.
This does not work!! I was all excited to try it, bought all the stuff and all I got was my house smelling like vinegar!
I bought a Libman freedom mop and was initially diluting Murphy’s Oil Soap. I love the freedom mop because you use your own cleaning solution and it has washable pads that have little scrubbers. I was happy with the oil soap but it did leave a little film, this solution is so much better. My floors look better, feel better under foot & with the lavender oil the house smells good too. Thanks so much!
Thanks for sharing, Stephanie! I’m really considering getting a Libman now – especially since you’ve shared that this solution works well with it 🙂
Wow, this is one of those “slap the forehead” moments – I can’t believe I never thought of spraying cleaner on my floor!! I hate dealing with mops, and they leave too much water on the floor. Thank you so much for this post – I used it on my hardwood floors – no issues, but they have taken quite the beating over their 40 something years, so other than excess water, I really don’t worry about them. 🙂
Hi- I was wondering if it matters what kind of vinegar you use? Regular, white, white distilled…? I’m young and just moved in to a new apartment and I’m trying to gather easy cleaning ideas. Thanks!
Kristin, just regular old white vinegar will work. Just don’t use anything like apple cider or any of the wine vinegars, and you should be fine. And good for you, for trying to use easier and more natural cleaners! Good luck in your new apartment! 🙂
I chose to use your solution in my bathroom. I will NEVER buy another cleaning product for my bathtub/toilet. This solution removed soap scum easier than anything I’ve used before. I had to spray and wipe a few times on the fixtures but they came out sparkling clean. Then I used on the baseboards that get covered in hairspray and dirt….came right off! Also, I figured if it removed soap scum so well, I would try it on the tray underneath the water/ice dispenser on my fridge. I sprayed on and let it sit…..completely removed all of the calcium deposits! I also used on my stainless steel and my kitchen sink fixtures….gorgeous! The smell didn’t bother me and I used Dawn soap instead of the soap you suggested because it’s what I had available.
Love, love you for posting this!
That’s so awesome Wendy! I never even thought to use it in the bathroom; I’ve just been using vinegar/water with some baking soda. I’m so happy it worked for you, and thanks so much for coming back to comment!
Found this on Pinterest last week. I was SOOOO excited to try it out! We have laminate all throughout the house, except the bedrooms and bathrooms. I told my mom about this and she made it as soon as she got off the phone with me. She loves it, says it works great! I just tried it in my kitchen and I’m sad to say it left streaks. 🙁 Oh well, only 8 more months with these floors 😉
Oops forgot to add, my mom has tile floors, I have laminate wood floors.
I think laminated floor would be an excellent choice.I like the look and also its durable.It will also not fade in the sunlight like real wood.
Hi all…after reading all the positive comments, I am dying to try this recipe, BUT in a different type of floor cleaning machine. 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. It has a tank where you pour the hoover “floor solution” in and then when you start your scrubber, you pull a trigger to dispense the liquid onto the floor, and then little spin brushes, actually scrub the floor with the solution..you then click the machine on to the “dry” setting and then it squeegee’s and sucks up the liquid that remains on the floor, and dries quickly.
Just wondering if anyone has tried this recipe yet in a cleaner like this..rather just a “mist” on and “wipe off” type of setup.
Thanks for any help.
Dan
If you have babies, a diaper on the Wet Jet works wonders too. I trim mine to fit – just make sure you don’t cut the actual pad in the diaper or you’re left with little bits of the gel all over your dark wood floors!
Is this good for hardwood floors?
Any thoughts why this would not work??? I was so excited as of course unless I use chemicle cleaners my laminate floor looks streaky and coated. This really did not work and almost was worse?? The only thing slightly changed was a little less water than the ratio cause my container ran outof room,lol. Maybe I’ll try again with exact measurements but my floor looked notihng like yours…streaky, foot prints all over etc. So many great reviews, why i smy floor the stubborn one.
I found a Rubbermaid Reveal mop with microfiber cloth today that is made for you to use your own solution. I tried your solution today with less alcohol on my hardwood floors. Worked great!
I just saw this on Pinterest and ran to make it! I dumped out a spray bottle of cleaner that didn’t work &whipped up the concoction-it worked like a dream. The best my floors have ever looked. I might even consider doing the laminate thru the rest of the house now! (My hubs has been wanting it, I told him only if he cleaned them.)
Yay! Glad it worked for you!
Thanks for the great cleaning concauction Sarah! I’ve thought of doing the refill on my wetjet for awhile but haven’t…yeah I’m a huge procrastinator (: Anyway, my plan to refill was to inject whatever cleaner I chose in that spongy part with a needle….might take FOREVER though…anyway, just a thought (: Thanks again!
You’re very welcome, Pam! Glad it worked for you! And if you ever do end up reusing the wet jet bottle, let us know!
how does this work in preventing future prints, etc.? is there any sort of protective coating it provides, or is it right back to the icky look as soon as the kids/dog hit it? just curious.
Yeah, it’s pretty much right back to the icky look 😉 But you may want to try the citrus enzyme cleaner in place of the vinegar that others have posted about in the comments; I’m thinking the oils in the orange peels may help give the floors a bit if a shine that may hold up to the icky look…at least for a little longer.
I have never seen this subject brought up about laminated flooring. I was told that the final finish on the floors is “bees wax”. I notice after cleaning mine – and if I rub with a cloth or stocking footed that it has a better look. Do you think it would be feasible to use some sort of buffing machine (small of course) to bring out a shine? After grandchildren and dogs – it is in dire need of shine, particularly in the kitchen work area.
PS: here is the 5 star!!!!
THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!!!! This really works. I have used everything and anything on my floors, even hands and knees for hours trying to get our year old flooring shiny again! This is the only product (homemade or store bought) that has really worked! It has really made a big difference in the flooring! It was back breaking work for us to install the flooring all thru the home, then more backbreaking work trying to get it back to the beautiful shine. Thank you so much again!
That is so great, Lisa! I’m so happy it worked for you!!! 🙂
I am pretty sure your flooring is engineered hardwood, not laminate.
Hello, quick question here! Once you used the solution on the floors, did you still see scuff marks, paw prints, baby drool, and etc??
Thanks! I’m excited to give this a try tomorrow!
Oh! Where would one find essential oils???
Hi Julie! After I used this, I didn’t see any more marks or baby drool, etc. I didn’t have scuff marks though b/c we don’t wear shoes in the house, so I can’t say for sure about that, but I think if you use a microfiber cloth, it should work really well on any stuck on debris, including scuff marks.
For the essential oils, check out my Nature Shop (top menu) page for more info on where you can purchase them!
Thanks Sarah for your reply! I tried your solution today and did see some streaks but I think thats my fault, because the cloth got too wet! I will try it again! Thanks again!
I tried this on my floors and LOVED it. I also discovered that it removes that white film on the glass shower doors!
Glad it worked for you, Jacque! And thanks for sharing about the shower doors!
THANK YOU , THANK YOU, THANK YOU! We just installed 980 sqft of laminate flooring that looks JUST like yours, and i have tried 6 different floor cleaners and NONE worked. This is the first one that left it streak /residue free. I used the Dr. Bronners Lavender soap, and put it in the rubbermaid Reveal refillable swiffer style mop. I love this. A quick tip. Make sure you buy a few extra mop cloth refills. Every time I buy a mop, when I go back to find the cloth/head, they have changed the style. Thanks again for the wonderful recipe.
Yay! I’m so glad it worked well for you, Angela!
Can I use this in a mop bucket for tile floors? If so, do I need to rinse? Also, will it take a sealer off the tile? My tile floors are always filthy and I’m at such a loss. Thanks!
Hi Jen, I’m not sure, as I haven’t tried it. If you do try it, I would make sure the mop is wrung out very well, so it dries quickly, and you won’t have to rinse in that case. 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. I do use it on my tiles, but they don’t have a sealer on them. Let us know how it works out for you!
I Love this!!! My mom suffers from chemical sensitivity, and all the smell good stuff I love makes her very sick… Takes her days in bed to recover from a visit… She uses all free products, but I on the other hand have to have some sort of smell… I would love to be able to do natural things like the vinegar in the laundry, but I dont want to smell like vinegar!!! I reciently quit using the fabric softners all together… will try vinegar in the rinse… can i do essential oils in the laudry also?
I’ve been making my own cleaners too but the rubbing alcohol smell was too much, so I switched to cheap VODKA and guess what… same germ killing/cleaning abilities, but no smell! And it dries quickly and leaves no streaks!
For the essential oil, I went to Target and got the best smelling oil in the candle/diffuser aisle…(you know the kind that you stick the reed sticks in) and it smells like Jasmine in my kitchen. Didn’t really like the smell of the essential oils in Whole Foods.
Also, I was able to successfully refill my Swiffer Wet Jet bottle and haven’t noticed any leakage like the other post said. But, I did have to get the plyers to remove the top for the first time, but I like the idea of the hot water.
Thanks for the post!
I too have laminate “wood” flooring that has been a thorn in my side from Day 1 of moving in. Add a baby to the mix and I felt like I was reading my own story by reading this post! I have purchased and tried several cleaners/methods, and everyone would leave streaks/film. I made up a batch of this, busted out my regular ole Swiffer, put one of my hubby’s Microfiber “car buffing” clothes on there, and put it to the test! O. M. GOODNESS! Can we say amazing??!?!!? My floors look so shiny, no streaks, no film, just shine! I even did my travertine tile on my kitchen floor and they FELT so much better! Not a hint of film ! I cleaned my stainless steel appliances and while it did well, it doesn’t do QUITE the job of an actual stainless steel cleaner, IMHO. BUT, I’m totally IN LOVE with it for the floors, and for daily wipe down of my SS appliances! Next batch, I will try soaking the orange peel in the vinegar to see if that can make it smell nice (honestly, though, the vinegar smell doesn’t bother me). So, with all that being said….thank you thank you thank you!! I’m off now to find something else to mop! HA!
Yay! I’m glad it worked out for you! Thanks for sharing your awesome review!
Love this! I have mocha laminate floors that show every mark and this worked like a charm!
Great to hear, April! Glad it worked for you!
THIS FORMULA ALSO WORKS FOR WINDOW CLEANER…JUST ADD A FEW DROPS OF BLUE FOOD COLORING…THE ALCHOHAL IN IT IS WHAT REDUCES THE STREAKS…THE VINEGAR CUTS THE GREASE…THE DISHSOAP IS A GENERAL CLEANING AGENT.
Would you happen to have the info on exactly what kind of floors you have? The one in the picture is beautiful and it sure looks like real wood. When we redo our floors, I would love to know that I am looking at the right stuff in the store to get results like yours. There are so many brands and colors of laminate ‘wood’ flooring out there now. Thanks so much.
Aww Carrie, I’m so sorry but I have absolutely no info on the floors! We’re renting and the owners live overseas so we don’t really have very close contact. The one in the picture was from a pretty low-traffic area though, so it’s a bit shinier than other parts of the house. I’m so sorry I couldn’t be of more help.. Good luck!
Just an FYI…I had to really scrub my tiled linoleum floors to get most of the dirt up with this cleaner, unlike when I use the Swiffer cleaner. Same with using it on the walls, fridge, etc. I don’t know if anyone else ran into that little problem or not, but I thought I’d throw it out there.
And it also left my laminate floors dull and streaky, so I’m going to try the orange peel in the vinegar trick I read above…if that doesn’t work, at least I have two almost full bottles of Swiffer cleaner and whole pack of pads that I’m glad I bought the other day. Haha.
This recipe is my clean everything cleaner! I use it all over the bathroom – the mirrors, composite sinks, tub, and fiberglass shower sparkle – and the vinegar and alcohol will kill most germs. I also use it as a daily shower spray and all over the house as an all-purpose cleaner for everything except wood. I’m been wondering if it would work on laminate floors… This is my first visit to your blog and I will be a regular visitor.
Welcome, Julia! Isn’t it just magical?! It really is an ALL purpose cleaner 🙂
Fantastic Information !! I appreciate your blog.
Be careful using alcohol on windows… it does reduce the streaking, but it can also break down the sealing around the windows. Same goes for using amonia. Works great, but I’d just be very careful not to let it drip down too far or spray it first on the rag or newspaper (or in my case, I use coffee filters) and then wipe the windows down. 🙂 Happy cleaning and thanks for the recipe.
Is this safe for pets? I have two cats. Thanks for any info.
Hi Susan, thanks for your question! Yes, through my research, I’ve found that this cleaner is safe enough to use around children and pets. The alcohol evaporates, and as long as you use an all-natural dish soap, and skip the essential oils, it should be fine. 🙂
You can soak your swiffer bottle top in very hot water when it is empty. It will then remove easily and you can refill it. 🙂
Looks like a great cleaner! Vinegar and water works great on my laminate floors but mine aren’t as shiny as yours.
I use a reveal by Rubbermaid. It has empty bottles you fill with your own cleaner and attach so you don’t have to use a spray bottle. 🙂
Would this work for cleaning wood cabinets? It’s so hard to get the grease off without taking off the stain too.
Yvonne, I would try it with just a simple water and vinegar mix first and see how that works. Spray it on, let it work its magic for a bit, and then wipe off. If there’s still some grime, try sprinkling some baking soda on a sponge and scrubbing them down – the soda is a great non-abrasive scouring agent, and should be safe enough on your cabinets. Let me know what happens!
Do you think you can use this in a Shark steam mop?
I couldn’t say for sure. Something tells me though, that the steam might just burn off the alcohol? Worth a shot, I guess.
I have a shark steam mop too and it leaves a lot of streaks on the laminate floors. 🙁 However, I’ve lost the instructions that came with it originally, but I think I remember it saying NOT to put anything other than water in it.
I can’ wait to try this because the streaking on my floors drive me crazy. Just wanted to post that I have cut up my husband’s old mis-matched socks and put them on my Clorox Ready Mop instead of buying the pads and they work great. Just slide them on and mop away.
Thanks for the tip on the socks, Kim. What a great idea!
Has anyone tried this on tile? Looking for a baby safe cleaner for our kitchen floor. I was also thinking of using lemon juice instead of an essential oil since that’s what I have on hand.
I have tried just about every combo out there (straight up vinegar, vinegar + Dr.Bronners, plain ole’ water) and there are always streaks. I am psyched to try this out. As soon as I saw the alcohol in the recipe, I thought “Duh”. That makes total sense. THanks for posting!!