1. Begin by filling a bucket with one gallon of warm water.
2. Add one cup of white vinegar to the water. Vinegar is known for its natural cleaning properties and works well to cut through grime and disinfect.
3. Slowly add half a cup of baking soda to the mixture. Be cautious: adding the baking soda too quickly can cause it to fizz over.
4. Stir in one tablespoon of dish soap. The dish soap helps to break down tougher grease and dirt.
5. If desired, add a few drops of essential oil to the mixture. This not only gives your floor cleaner a pleasant scent but can also add additional disinfecting properties depending on the oil used.
6. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, making sure everything is well combined.
7. Using a mop or a cloth, apply the cleaner to your floors in sections. Make sure to wring out excess liquid to avoid over-saturating your floors.
8. Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes on particularly dirty spots to help lift the grime.
9. Mop as usual and then rinse the floors with clean water to remove any remaining cleaner residue.
Give this recipe a try, and enjoy the satisfying shine of your newly clean floors, just like my nana always has.
