Share a SolutionAsk a Question0If you have a wood floor it's something you certainly like to keep cleaned and well shined. Save time and money by making your own wood floor cleaner. This is a guide about homemade wood floor cleaner.5 Articles All Articles RelevanceAll ArticlesSolutionsQuestionsArchivesNewestOldestMost HelpfulLeast HelpfulMost AnswersFewest AnswersBest AnswersRelevanceSolutionsThis guide contains the following solutions. Have something to add? Please share your solution!Tip: By Lynn Briggs6 FlagI learned the hard way. Do not use Murphy's Oil Soap or any other type of cleaner for your hardwood floors. If you have done this and now find streaks and dullness, then it's time to resort to the ultimate weapon. Vinegar, water, and your knees. Quarter cup of vinegar to a cup of water, clean sponge, drying towel. I had to clean my 2000 sq feet of hard wood floors by wiping it with this mixture with a brand new sponge completely wrung out. I then immediately dried the area I just wiped over with the towel.
It took hours, but I got my floor back. Swiffer the floor often. Use the vinegar water mix for spills, salt and water covered shoes that should have been left outside, etc. If this worked for me it can work for anybody. I thought my situation was hopeless. But, I've got gleaming floors once again. By Lostonitall from Cincinnati, OH Comment Tip: By sooners0 FlagThe best cleaning solutions for wooden floors I've ever used is white vinegar and a warm water. The floors will shine! By sooners from Baldwin, NY Comment QuestionsHere are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community or ask a new question.Question: By Linda1 FlagI have a Bissell Flip It and can no longer find the hardwood floor cleaner to use in it. I would like to make something compatible to use in it. By Linda from Pottstown, PA Answer By Gloria Flag1I have a Bissell Flip It as well. I have been using Murphys Oil Soap in it for years with great results. Reply By ohsotif Flag1I like to use this recipe: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup water, and however many drops of lemon essential oil (I usually use 15-20).
Combine everything in a squirt bottle, give it a good shake, and squirt onto floor. Then wipe/buff with a soft cloth.Related Content Reply ArchivesThriftyFun is one of the longest running frugal living communities on the Internet. These are archives of older discussions.Archive: 0 FlagDoes anyone have a homemade recipe for hardwood floor cleaner? I have real hardwood floors, not the laminate floors. Karen from LAAnswers:Homemade Hardwood Floor CleanerTea does not work. By Patrick Comment Archive: 0 FlagAny ideas on a homemade hardwood floor cleaner (shiner)? The store bought (Orange-Glo) works great but is so expensive. My entire house is hardwood floors.Vinnie from Saugerties, NY Answers:Homemade Hardwood Floor CleanerI have used cold tea before on my hardwood floors and they came out really nice. Just boil your water with two or three large teabags and let it cool off, then wash your floor with that. It's something about the tanic acid in the tea that helps the floors. I do not remember who told me to try this but, I'm glad I did.
By Megan's momHomemade Hardwood Floor CleanerWhen we built our home, I talked to the salesman in the Janitorial Supply store and asked him how to keep my floors looking their best. He said that after mopping the floor (I add Mr. Clean which removes the scuff marks and dirt really fast), to use a wide (mine is 24") dust mop and spray dust off on it and then dust the whole floor. It leaves it shiny. This is all I have done to my floors now for 14 years and they still look great. By elethaHomemade Hardwood Floor CleanerMake a pot of tea and use it to clean your hardwood, will remove minor scratches and gives them a shine. A bit of lemon added will give a nice scent and help with the cleaning. By Gail KHomemade Hardwood Floor CleanerI was wondering, could you use the tea and boiling water method to clean and polish a worn wooden hall floor? I've taken over cleaning the local hall and try to keep cost down, any suggestions would be helpful. By Lambchop Western AustraliaHomemade Hardwood Floor CleanerFor my hardwood parquet floors, I use a natural cleaning solution: for a bucket of water, add a couple of tablespoons of Castile liquid soap (I use almond or tea tree scent) and a couple of "glug-glugs" of white vinegar.
Use to damp mop the floor. The soap cuts through any grease or dirt, and the vinegar disinfects. By Kitty Vixen Homemade Hardwood Floor CleanerI own a cleaning business and we make most of our own products. We use a mixture of vinegar, alcohol and water with a hint of lemon. If you have pets the alcohol disinfects and prevents cats or dogs from spraying again. The lemon gives it a fresh sent and the vinegar is a fast drying agent. Works great for all floor types, even tile, linoleum. - we would love to hear about your homemade solutions. Thanks (07/23/2008) By Jennifer Homemade Hardwood Floor CleanerI use a few drops of essential oil in a vinegar, lemon, water, mixture. Smells great when it dries and it can be used to clean almost everything (08/26/2008) By kilko Comment 1 of 2 pagesCleaning bamboo flooring is relatively easy as this material is naturally quite hard and more resistant to water damage than similar hardwood floors. However, there are regular maintenance tasks that have to be performed periodically if you want to keep the bamboo looking its best.
The following tips are general guidelines, but you always want to follow any manufacturer-provided instructions when caring for a bamboo floor. You should also be familiar with the warranty that was provided with the floor so that you do not take actions that can void it.The main culprit in the deterioration of a bamboo floor is going to be tiny particles of dirt and sand that are tracked into the room from people’s shoes. When these tiny particles are walked on, they can dig down into the finish of the floor causing dents, divots or even scratches, giving the bamboo a faded look.This can be prevented by regularly mopping, sweeping or vacuuming the floor. In some cases you may need to do this on a daily basis, depending on how much traffic the room gets. While most hardwood floor cleaners can be used on a bamboo floor, you want to make sure that anything you use is non-alkaline, non-abrasive, and is not a floor wax. You should also avoid using oil soap or scouring powder. If you are unsure of what cleaning product to use, consult with the flooring retailer who sold you the material.
Bamboo is slightly more resistant to water damage than regular hardwood floors, but it is still susceptible to warping if excessive moisture is present. When using a cleaning agent that needs to be mixed with water follow the directions carefully.Avoid using steel wool when cleaning a bamboo floor. A sponge or clean rag can be dipped in the solution, then wrung dry so that the material is only slightly damp. Make sure that the cleanser is applied to all parts of the floor evenly. Do not allow it to pool or puddle. When you are done, a dry towel can be used to wipe up any excess moisture that may be present.You may not know this, but an effective all-natural bamboo floor cleaning agent might already be sitting in your home. If you mix 1/4 cup of white vinegar into a quart of water, you will create a solution that will allow you to safely clean the surface of your bamboo floors. This cleanser should be applied as directed above, using a damp sponge or rag wrung dry before application.