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February 22, 2017 by: Shell

Natural Floor Cleaner

I’ll admit that I’ve always liked the smell of bleach. Because if something has been bleached, that means it’s clean. I try really hard not to think of why bleach was needed, but that end result, while it makes others’ eyes sting, was a smell I actually liked.

And sometimes, you really NEED bleach.

But apparently those fumes that I associate with clean can actually be harmful for your health. So, while I’m still keeping some bleach on hand, I do want to try more natural cleaners and limit the chemicals I’m using in our home. So, I asked the ladies in my yoga class for a natural floor cleaner and this was a favorite floor cleaner recipe.

I have to admit that I’m still hesitant to use the vinegar on my wood floors because there seems to be a little bit of difference of opinion as to whether you should use it as a wood floor cleaner or not, though this is diluted enough that some claim it would be okay… and I may get brave and attempt this at some point, but for now I am using this natural floor cleaner on my bathroom floors and the kitchen floor (and spraying the tubs and some counters as I go). You could mix this up in a bucket or put it in the attachment tank on your mop if it has one, but for now I put it in a spray bottle and just spray and wipe with a sponge as I go since I’m using it on the floors of smaller rooms.

homemade natural floor cleaner

Natural Floor Cleaner

  • 2 cups distilled water
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol
  • 5 drops peppermint oil
  • 5 drops tea tree oil
  • 10 drops orange oil

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Welcome to Things I Can't Say: Tips and Tales from an Introverted Mom. I'm Shell. Boy mom, beach girl, bookworm, ball games, baker, brand ambassador, Thinking yoga, food, and travel should start with "b," too. Finding the easiest way to do some things while overthinking so many others. Read More…

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