You’re not alone if you feel like your floors never stay clean for long, thanks to kids, pets, and daily foot traffic. The good news is there’s a simple, natural method to help keep your floors fresh, shiny, and dust-free for up to a week — without having to mop every single day.
This homemade cleaner is quick to make, affordable, and free of harsh chemicals. It delivers a deep clean, repels dust, leaves a pleasant fragrance, and protects your floors, making it perfect for busy households.
Ingredients for the Natural Floor Cleaner:
2 liters of warm water
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons dish soap
½ cup white vinegar or lemon juice
½ cup ethyl alcohol
2 tablespoons baking soda
1 capful of fabric softener
What each ingredient does:
White vinegar: disinfects and adds shine
Baking soda: removes stains and neutralizes odors
Alcohol: disinfects and speeds up drying
Salt: boosts cleaning effectiveness
Fabric softener: adds a soft scent and helps keep dust away
How to use this DIY cleaner:
1. Pour about 2 liters of warm water into a bucket.
2. Dissolve the salt and baking soda in the water.
3. Add the vinegar (or lemon juice), alcohol, and dish soap.
4. Finish with the fabric softener and stir gently.
5. Mop your floors with the solution — no rinsing needed.
6. Allow to air dry for best results.
Tip for wood floors: Use a smaller amount of baking soda and stick to white vinegar instead of lemon juice to avoid damaging the finish.
Appropriate surfaces for this cleaner:
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