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Making your own cleaners can be fun and economical. If you need an effective vinyl and tile floor cleaner, this recipe will be your new favorite!
Vinyl + Tile Cleaner
- 1 gallon hot water
- 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons castile soap
- 2 Tablespoons washing soda
- 10-20 drops essential oils
Mix in a bucket and wash with mop or microfiber cloth.
A couple notes on homemade cleaners: Generally vinegar and castile soap are not a great combination, but this ratio and with this amount of water, I have found that it is a great combination and adds a nice punch to a regular floor cleaner. It’s a good idea to test any homemade cleaners in an inconspicuous spot to make sure that it’s safe on the surface you are intending to use it on. Vinegar and granite and/or marble don’t mix – the acid in the vinegar will eat away at your granite and marble.
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Crista Says...
Wait, what is the difference between Baking Soda and Washing Soda?
Crista Says...
I found it from pennilessparenting.com: The difference between baking soda and washing soda is water and carbon dioxide. Seriously. Baking soda’s chemical makeup is NaHCO3 (1 sodium, 1 hydrogen, one carbon, and 3 oxygen molecules). Washing soda’s chemical makeup is Na2CO3 (2 sodium, 1 carbon, and 3 oxygen molecules). When baking soda is heated up to high temperatures, it breaks down to become washing soda, water steam, and carbon dioxide.
Jennifer Says...
I couldn’t find washing soda at my small grocery store, so I looked it up online and you can make it by heating baking soda in the oven. Just google homemade washing soda.
L.L. Says...
will this work on linoleum?
Haley Says...
I use a Swiffer Wet Jet to clean my floors and was wondering if I filled one of my empty bottles of the cleaning product with this, would it work?
Becky Says...
Post authorIf you rinse/wash out the container really well you could try it 🙂
xo, Becky
Yami richardson Says...
I’ve been looking for a recipe for my tile floors (bathrooms) and laminate floor (kitchen and laundry room). Will this recipe work or maybe the citrus tile floor cleaner from your book?
Margaret Says...
Can I substitute dish soap for castille soap?
Kristi Says...
Will the all propose cleaner mess up tile floors ?
Becky Says...
Post authorNo, it shouldn’t – test in an inconspicuous spot first if you are unsure 🙂
Mel Says...
I need something to clean marble bathroom floor. Would like something to mop with and not have to spray.
Becky Says...
Post authorTry a steam cleaner 🙂