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How to clean the floors with vinegar
Why wash the floor with vinegar? Vinegar is a natural product that is used to clean and disinfect surfaces. It destroys 99% of bacteria, 90% of viruses, and also 82% of mold and its spores. Acetica cleaner is a good solvent of dirt, grease and foam from soap, as well as an excellent odor killer. In addition to everything, vinegar is inexpensive and available at any grocery store. Let's take a closer look at how to wash the floors with vinegar.
Can I clean the floor with vinegar?
Wash the floor with a solution of vinegar is not only possible but necessary! This is the best tool for cleaning floor coverings such as laminate, linoleum, ceramic tile and vinyl flooring. If your floors are wooden, then their surface is often covered with protective agents: wax, oil, varnish or paint. A solution of vinegar cleans well the majority of such coatings, but it can completely wash off the wax. Therefore it is very important to know what kind of flooring your floors have. If you do not know this or are simply not sure, check the effect of the cleaning solution on a small hidden area of the floor. Also, you can not wash vinegar stone floors (marble, granite, slate, sandstone, etc.) - you can damage the surface of the stone.
Vinegar floor cleaning solution
To prepare a floor cleaning solution, dilute 1 cup of table vinegar (colorless) in 5 liters of warm water.
To make the floor shine , add a few drops of vegetable oil. Keep in mind that a thin layer of vegetable oil on the floor will gradually accumulate with each new cleaning. To remove deposits, periodically wash the floor without oil.
To reduce the pungent smell of vinegar , add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, such as lemon or lavender, to the solution. Keep in mind, the unpleasant smell of vinegar will not annoy you for long - it will disappear as soon as the floor dries. In addition, it should be remembered that some essential oils can be dangerous for pets, especially cats.
To get a cleanser with a more neutral acid-base balance (pH) , add 1 cup of liquid ammonia (ammonia) to the solution. Vinegar is an acid (low pH) and ammonia is alkali (high pH). By mixing them, you can create a neutral cleaner. However, this reduces the cleaning properties of this solution, since the alkali partially neutralizes the acid. However, a neutral pH cleaner is recommended for use with certain types of wood. Be careful, ammonia is a chemically dangerous substance, so always wear gloves and well ventilate the room when handling it undiluted .
To better wash the dirty floor , add a couple of teaspoons of liquid soap to the solution. Keep in mind that a detergent containing soap may leave ugly stains on the floor. Therefore, if you use soap in a solution, wash the floor again with a solution of vinegar and water to remove any residue.
To wash the floors with vinegar:
Vacuum or spot the floor to remove dirt and debris.
Prepare a cleansing solution using one of the above recipes. For wooden floors, use a spray bottle. Fill the bottle with a solution of vinegar and water in order to spray the cleaning agent onto the floor, instead of using a mop with a rag - this will reduce the amount of fluid used (excessive amounts of it can damage the wooden surface).
Mop the floor with a cleaning solution.
For wooden floors, wrap the mop with an old towel and dry the floor.
Additional tips
Do not leave the wooden floor permanently wet. If water is absorbed into the floor, the wood may warp or swell.
Apple cider vinegar can also be used for cleaning floors, but it will be more difficult to clean the surface than regular 9% table vinegar (colorless).
If you have water of increased hardness, add 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda for every 5 liters of detergent - this will prevent the deposition of minerals from water on the floor surface.
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