Add This to Water and Your Floor Will Be Clean All Week Long!

The Natural Floor Cleaner That Keeps Your Floors Shiny for a Week

If you feel like your floors are never clean for long—thanks to kids, pets, or constant foot traffic—you’re not alone. But there’s good news: you don’t have to mop every day to keep your home looking and smelling fresh. With a simple homemade floor cleaner, you can enjoy sparkling floors, a gentle scent, and less dust—without harsh chemicals or daily scrubbing.

Why Choose This Homemade Solution?

This DIY cleaner is quick, inexpensive, and uses safe, natural ingredients. It deep cleans, fights odors, repels dust, and leaves a long-lasting shine, making it perfect for busy households.

What You’ll Need

• 2 quarts (about 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

Why These Ingredients Work

White vinegar: Disinfects and adds shine
Baking soda: Removes stains and neutralizes odors
Alcohol: Kills germs and speeds up drying
Salt: Enhances cleaning power
Dish soap: Lifts dirt and grease
Fabric softener: Leaves a pleasant scent and helps prevent dust buildup

How to Mix and Use

1. Add the warm water to a bucket.

2. Stir in the salt and baking soda until dissolved.

3. Pour in the vinegar or lemon juice, followed by the alcohol and dish soap.

4. Finish with a capful of fabric softener and mix gently.

5. Mop your floors as usual—no rinsing required!

6. Let air dry for best results.

For sealed hardwood floors: Use less baking soda and stick with white vinegar instead of lemon juice to avoid damaging the finish.

Where to Use This Cleaner

Safe for:

• Ceramic tile

• Porcelain

• Vinyl

• Sealed hardwood

• Glazed tiles

Avoid on:

• Unsealed wood

• Raw natural stone (like marble or limestone)

Want Even Better Smelling Floors?

Add 5–10 drops of your favorite essential oil (lavender, eucalyptus, or peppermint work well) to the mixture for an extra boost of freshness and relaxation.

Pro Tips for Cleaner Floors All Week

• Put rugs in busy areas and at entryways to catch dirt.

• Leave shoes at the door to minimize dust inside.

• Vacuum corners and edges once a week to get rid of hidden dirt.

• Mop with this homemade solution every 7–10 days for best results.

With just a few simple steps, you’ll keep your floors fresh, shiny, and inviting all week long—no daily mopping required.