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Introduction:
Looking for a natural way to keep your home smelling fresh while also giving your floors a deep clean? This homemade floor cleaner mixture is simple, effective, and creates a long-lasting fragrance that can even be detected from the stairs! The best part? It's made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, making it not only an eco-friendly choice but also a budget-friendly one.
Ingredients:
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons baking soda
10-15 drops of essential oil (lavender, lemon, or eucalyptus work well)
Optional: 1 tablespoon of dish soap (for extra cleaning power)
Instructions:
Prepare the Cleaning Mixture: In a large bucket, combine the white vinegar and water. Stir in the baking soda, and mix until it dissolves.
Add Essential Oils: Drop in your preferred essential oils. This will add a pleasant, lingering fragrance to your floor and home. Lavender is calming, lemon is refreshing, and eucalyptus has a clean, invigorating scent.
Optional - Dish Soap: If your floors need a deeper clean or have stubborn spots, add the dish soap to the mixture and stir again.
Mop Your Floors: Using a mop, dip it into the cleaning solution and wring it out so it’s damp, not soaking wet. Mop your floors as you would normally.
Let it Dry: Allow the floors to air dry. The smell will continue to linger as the floor dries, and you’ll enjoy a fresh, clean home for days to come.
Serving and Storage Tips:
Storage: Store any leftover solution in a sealed container for up to a week. You can also keep the mixture in a spray bottle for spot cleaning.
Serving: This recipe works for all types of floors, from tile to hardwood, but make sure to test a small area first if you're unsure about the compatibility with your flooring material.
Variations:
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