Cleaning Wood FloorsGet the Healthy Cleaning Tips Method right now by signing up for our CleanZine newsletter try these cleaning wood floors tips. These natural formulas are for wood with a hard finish that's in decent-to-excellent condition. If these techniques do not restore the original look, then it may be time to refinish the wood. Wood Formulas Hardwood Floor Wash 1-1/2 cup water 1-1/2 cup vinegar 20 drops peppermint oil Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Use sparingly, working on small sections of the floor at a time. Wipe clean and dry. Fragrant Woods Cleanser 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon liquid castile soap 4 drops essential oil, a fragrance you like. We use pine and lavender Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Use sparingly, working on small sections of the floor at a time. Wipe clean and dry. Fine Furniture Dusting Formula This is a great formula for general dusting. Substitute one of your favorite essential oils if you like, experiment, it's fun. 1/4 cup oil soap (like Murphy's oil soap) 3/4 cup water 5 drops tea tree oil 15-20 drops cedar essential oil Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well before using. Spray onto very soft cloth and dry with very soft dry cloth. Cleaning Wood Floor Solutions Black heel marks These can be removed by rubbing 2 or 3 drops of one of the following essential oils on the scuff mark with a soft cloth. tea tree / cedar / eucalyptus / citrus Burns If the burn is only on the finish and not into the actual wood, try a mixture of:
Crayon Rub in a mixture of tea tree* or peppermint oil with toothpaste, wipeclean with vinegar. *Again, don't use tea tree oil on dark wood. Grease stains on floor Place ice cubes on the spill immediately to harden the grease and stopit from soaking into the wood any farther. Once hardened, scrape off with a wooden object like a wooden spoon or spatula. If the grease penetratesthe wood, apply some vegetable oil soap and a few drops of eucalyptus essentialoil on the spill. Blot repeatedly with clean paper towels or soft cloth. Read more about keeping you hard wood floors healthy. Cleaning hardwood floor tips More floor cleaning tips Return to cleaning tips |
