How to Clean Linoleum Floors
Included are several options to clean your linoleum floors using natural, homemade cleaners.
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