DIY Hardwood Floor Cleaner

Get perfectly clean hardwood surfaces and more when you make this DIY Hardwood Floor Cleaner. This little cleaner does big things! From dusting to floors to trim and more, get ready to be amazed with simple instructions.

We love all natural cleaners and this one is a favorite around here for our cleaning routine. If you are trying to get rid of harsh chemicals like we are, give this easy cleaner a try. You will be pleasantly surprised just how few ingredients it takes to make this and how well it works.

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Why We Love This Cleaner Recipe

Skip the chemicals and make homemade wood floor cleaners. Cleaning solutions for your home do not have to be complicated or expensive.

This homemade wood floor cleaner is so easy to use to remove loose dirt, grease and grime. Cleaning hardwood floors is simple thanks to this cleaner. For larger areas of floor cleaning place in a large bucket with a gallon of warm water and using a microfiber mop. With small areas, you can just easily use a soft cloth and then sweep or vacuum after.

Your floors and trim will be so clean and you will save money too not using commercial cleaners and artificial fragrances.

Ingredients for DIY Wood Floor Cleaner

• 2 Tablespoons Vinegar – Distilled White Vinegar or Cleaning Vinegar works great
• 10 drops of essential oil of choice – We prefer Cedarwood Oil as it conditions and shines the wood floor.
• 2 Cups of Water – We think warm water works best
• Glass Spray Bottle – Make sure to label bottle
• 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil – Gives the floor shine

Variations Ideas

• Vinegar – If you would rather not use white vinegar, try using apple cider vinegar and Castile Soap.  Both of these options work just as good if you prefer these ingredients.
• Olive Oil – Try using one of these alternative oils if you do not want to use olive oil. We recommend, Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil.
• Essential Oil – Try these other essential oil to change the scent when cleaning your flavors, Lemon Essential Oil, Lime, Lavender, Orange, Pine or Tea Tree.
• Additions – For even more amazing fragrance, add in a teaspoons of lemon juice for the perfect cleaning solution.

How to Make DIY Hardwood Floor Cleaner Spray

• Step 1 – Pour into a glass spray model and shake to mix thoroughly. It is that simple and easy to make this cleaning spray!

• Step 2 – We use the chalk labels for the bottles. It helps to keep everything organized.

How to Add Shine to Hardwood Floors

• Step 1 – Sweep the floor thoroughly to get all the debris off the floor.
• Step 2 – Spray a small amount on the wood floor and allow it to dry slightly.

• Step 3 – Then follow-up with a Microfiber mop or rag  to ensure that the oil is rubbed into the floor to make it shine beautifully! This is optional but highly suggested because it leave such a smooth finish.

Expert Tips

• Really Dirty Floors – We recommend to start by vacuuming the floor first to remove any dirt, dust and debris. Then with a damp mop and the homemade floor cleaner begin scrubbing the floors. If there are spots that need extra attention, you may need to clean by hand with a microfiber cloth.
• Test Areas – Before mopping your hardwood floors, make sure to test an area to ensure that you do not damage your floors.
• Mop – When mopping with this DIY Hardwood Floor Cleaner, we recommend that it is damp and not really wet. If using a microfiber wag make to wring out excessive moisture.

Frequently Asked Questions