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How to Clean Linoleum Floors

Included are several options to clean your linoleum floors using natural, homemade cleaners.

Instructions

Dish Soap and Water

  • Add 6-8 drops of dish soap to an empty pail
  • Fill the bucket with warm water (about a gallon)
  • Use the mop to mix the solution until it is saturated and soapy
  • Wring out the mop until it stops dripping
  • Use gentle, even strokes, sweeping the mop across the linoleum floor
  • Let the solution sit for 10 minutes
  • Do another round of mopping, but this time do not use a solution, just use warm water to wipe away any residue and to prevent streaking

Vinegar and Baking Soda

  • Combine 1.5 cups of baking soda and 2 tablespoons of vinegar with one cup of water
  • Stir the ingredients thoroughly
  • Transfer solution to a clean spray bottle
  • Spray the floor in small, 2' by 2' areas.
  • Use a mop wetted with warm water to scrub over the area
  • Make sure to go back over the area with a clean damp mop to remove any leftover baking soda. It is extremely important to leave the area clean

Borax and Water

  • Mix two tablespoons of Borax powder into a bucket of warm water (about 1.5 gallons of water)
  • Use your mop to combine the mixture until all the powder is dissolved
  • Wring any excess moisture out of your mop and sweet in gentle, even strokes across the floor
  • When you’re done applying the solution to the entire floor, do the same thing for a second round but use only warm water to wipe away any excess solution
  • Let floors dry completely

Castile Soap and Water

  • Pour 2 tablespoons of concentrated castile soap into a bucket filled with a gallon of hot water
  • Dip the mop into the bucket and stir slowly until castile soap is combined
  • Wring out the mop thoroughly
  • Clean the floor in even, gentle strokes
  • Complete another round but only dampen the mop with warm water

Steam Mop and Water

  • Heat your electric steam mop
  • Gently go over your linoleum floor in long, even strokes, allowing the steam to loosen any deep dirt or grime
  • There is no need to go back over the areas, as you won't need any cleaners. The steam and microfiber pad will do the hard work for you
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