Here are mopping solution mixes using simple ingredients thatclean your dirtiest floorswithout heavy chemicals.
Warning
While most floors tolerate light damp mopping, never saturate wood and laminate flooring with water.
Natural wood floors without a good coat of polyurethane varnish or another sealer can be easily stained by water.
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Some laminate flooring manufacturers caution that water could seep through seams.
This solution could work best for tiled andlinoleum floorsbut confirm the grout is sealed.
Cut the recipe in half if you have a small area to mop.
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The vinegar scent fades rapidly as the solution dries.
Do not use vinegaron unsealed or waxed floors, unsealed grout, or stone floors.
Use it sparingly on hardwood floors or the vinegar could make the finish cloudy.
This cleaner may work best onvinyl, tile, andlaminate floors, leaving a streak-free shine.
Spray directly from the bottle and use a wet mop to wipe and remove dirt and sticky spots.
Don’t overuse it, thoughtoo much will create a slightly sticky film.
The rubbing alcohol adds a little extra cleaning power to the water.
Rubbing alcohol evaporates quickly, preventing it from leaving streaks and lines while drying.
If you are concerned about dulling or damaged wood, use a diluted vinegar-based cleaner on an infrequent basis.
The two-bucket system uses one bucket for the cleaning solution and the other bucket as a rinse bucket.
This helps to keep the cleanser from getting dirty.
Wiping your freshly mopped floor with a dry mop or towel keeps it from streaking and leaving water spots.
Caring for a Hardwood Floor in your Home.
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