My sister-in-law’s floors are always impressively shiny, and she doesn’t rely on harsh chemicals

Ingredients:

  1. Water: Start with about 2 cups of water.
  2. Salt: Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Salt disinfects and acts as a natural abrasive.
  3. Vinegar: Mix in about 3.4 fluid ounces (a little less than 1/2 cup) of vinegar to tackle grease and mineral deposits, leaving floors shiny.
  4. Essential Oil: Add a few drops of mint or lavender oil for a fresh scent and antimicrobial benefits.

Directions:

  1. Combine the water, salt, vinegar, and essential oil in a large container.
  2. Dilute this mixture in about 1.3 gallons (5 liters) of hot water.
  3. Your floor cleaner is ready in just a minute and is free from harsh chemicals.
  4. Simply soak a mop or cloth in this solution to clean your floors.

Floating Floor Miracle Cleaner:

Ingredients:

  • Citrus peels (orange, lemon, lime, or mandarin)
  • Plain white vinegar

Directions:

  1. Place the citrus peels in a container.
  2. Pour white vinegar over the peels until they are fully submerged.
  3. Seal the container and let it rest for 2 weeks in a dark place.
  4. Use about two doses of this infused vinegar in your mop water for cleaning.

Additional Homemade Floor Cleaner:

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 gallon (about 3 liters) of water
  • 7 tablespoons of dish detergent

Directions:

  1. Combine the water and dish detergent in a bucket.
  2. Clean the floor with the prepared solution for an easy and effective clean.

These measurements in US units should make it easier for you to whip up these eco-friendly cleaning solutions. Enjoy your naturally clean and shiny floors!