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DIY Hardwood Floor Cleaner

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 black tea bag
  • 1 gallon warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • For refillable mops use 1 tablespoon vinegar for every 16 ounces of liquid.

Instructions

  • Bring 1 cup of water to boil and steep the black tea bag, allowing it to cool to room temperature.
  • Fill a bucket with 1 gallon of warm water.
  • Add the black tea, olive oil and vinegar.
  • Use with a mop to clean floors.
  • Dry mop after cleaning if floors are too slippery.
  • Don't use this on waxed or untreated hardwood. The best way to clean those floors is with a wet cloth.