Do It Yourself » MYO Household Items » Citrus Floor Cleaner

Citrus Floor Cleaner

fb iconpinterest icontwitter iconlinkedin iconbuffer icon

Why spend a fortune on harsh chemicals that you have to worry about your kids or pets getting into? Here’s an effective, safe Citrus Floor Cleaner that works great on tile, hardwood and linoleum flooring.

This homemade eco-friendly, biodegradable recipe leaves floors clean with a fresh citrus aroma from all natural essential oils.

citrus-floor-cleaner

Thankfully, this effective citrus floor cleaner does not require any rinsing, so for many, it’s a timesaver!

You’ll Need:
1 1/2 gallons hot water
2 tablespoons Dawn liquid soap (original)
15 drops orange essential oil
8-10 drops lemon essential oil or 1/4 cup lemon juice

Combine all of the ingredients in a mop bucket, and wash floor as you usually would. This blend does not need to be rinsed, but if you have hardwood floors you might wish to towel dry the floor as you go.

Some folks simply place a clean towel down on the damp floor and shuffle their feet as they mop.

We do this to prevent any potential streaking as it dries.

Make Ahead Concentrated Floor Cleaner

If you’d prefer to make a concentrated cleaner you can measure the ingredients into a 2-quart container, add 4 Tbs Dawn, 30 Drops of Orange Essential oil and 25 drops Lemon Essential oil.

Fill 2/3rds of the way full with water.

Cap and very gently tip the bottle back and forth to mix the ingredients.

To use, pour half of the mixture into a mop bucket, add 1 gallon of Hot water.

We think you’ll also enjoy these money-saving Household recipes:

© Can Stock Photo Inc. / JackF

Melissa 'Liss' Burnell, Founder of Budget101

👩‍🍳 About the Author

Melissa “Liss” Burnell is the founder of Budget101.com, a trusted frugal living resource online since 2001. With over 25 years of hands-on experience in meal planning, debt reduction, and DIY homemaking, she’s helped millions of families live well for less.

A mother of two, Liss first made waves by cutting her family’s grocery bill to under $200/month—then teaching others how to do the same. She is the author of two bestselling ebooks on feeding a family on a tight budget, available on Amazon.

📚 Learn more on the About page, or connect with Liss on Pinterest, Instagram, or Facebook.

Leave a Comment