Floor Cleaner Recipe

This recipe is for general floor cleaning, using a simple vinegar-based solution to remove everyday dirt and grime.

It’s designed for sealed tiles and hard, non-porous floors that can tolerate moisture and mild acidity. It works well for regular maintenance and quick clean-ups, not specialist floor care.

It is not suitable for:

  • Natural stone (marble, travertine, limestone)
  • Timber or engineered wood floors
  • Floors with specialised finishes or coatings
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Recipe & Instructions

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INGREDIENTS

  • Citric Acid: 1 teaspoon
  • Boiling water: 1 bucket
  • Essential Oils (optional): 5–10 drops


METHOD

Carefully add the boiling water to a bucket or heat-safe container and add the citric acid which should dissolve quickly in boiling water.

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How to use it
Mop floors as usual, wringing the mop well so floors are damp, not wet. Allow floors to air dry. For sticky or heavily soiled areas, go over the spot twice rather than increasing the vinegar concentration.


Important notes

  • Always test on a small, inconspicuous area first
  • Avoid using vinegar or acidic solutions on stone, timber or delicate finishes
  • Less liquid is better than more when mopping


Can I use vinegar and citric acid together?

There’s no benefit. Both lower pH to dissolve minerals. Using them together duplicates the same function.


Cleaning vinegar vs food-grade vinegar

Standard vinegar from the food aisle is sufficient for direct acid use. Cleaning vinegar isn’t necessary.


Floor suitability
Acidic solutions are suitable for many hard floors but not all surfaces. Avoid use on acid-sensitive materials such as marble or natural stone.

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