Tile & Vinyl Floor Cleaner
A powerful cleaner for tile, vinyl, and linoleum floors. Cuts through dirt and grime while leaving floors sparkling.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup White vinegar
- 1/2 cup Rubbing alcohol (Helps with quick drying)
- 1 gallon Water (Warm)
- 1 teaspoon Dish soap (Dawn or similar)
- 10 drops Essential oil (Optional, for scent)
Why This Recipe Works
Vinegar cuts through grime and removes buildup while the rubbing alcohol helps the floor dry quickly to prevent streaking. A tiny amount of dish soap boosts cleaning power for greasy kitchen floors. The result is clean, shiny floors without residue.
Instructions
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Sweep or vacuum first: Remove loose dirt and debris before mopping.
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Mix solution: In a bucket, combine warm water, vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and dish soap. Add essential oil if using.
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Mop floors: Dip mop and wring well. Mop in sections, working from the back of the room toward the door.
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No rinsing needed: This solution is dilute enough that rinsing isn’t necessary. Floors will dry quickly thanks to the alcohol.
Tips & Variations
- For extra dirty floors: Double the dish soap for heavy grease or grime.
- Grout cleaning: For grout, apply a paste of baking soda and water, let sit, then mop with this solution.
- Steam mop: This solution can be used in some steam mops - check your manual.
- Quick spot cleaning: Keep some solution in a spray bottle for quick cleanups.
Safety Notes
- Avoid on natural stone: Vinegar will etch marble, limestone, and travertine.
- Ventilate: The alcohol and vinegar combination can be strong smelling initially.
- Don’t use on waxed floors: Will strip the wax finish.
- Unsealed grout caution: Very dilute, but test first on unsealed grout.
Storage
Mix fresh for each use, or store in a labeled container for up to 2 weeks. Shake before using if stored.