Alcohol Based Floor Cleaner
Ethanol or isopropyl alcohol are commonly used as the primary ingredient in rubbing alcohol the.
Alcohol based floor cleaner. About choosing essential oils depending on your mood you may try different combinations of essential oils to use in your green cleaning. This applies to both store bought cleaners and homemade solutions. The formula cleans vinyl linoleum porous marble terrazzo lvt and any tile that isn t wax sealed. These prevent streaking and help the cleaner dry more quickly so you don t have to wait hours for your floors to be ready.
The company bona has provided a floor cleaner that s the bona fide real thing for cleaning hardwood floors. Commonly used ingredients in hardwood cleaners include the following. 1 pour a cup of water into a 1 quart container then mix in 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of isopropyl or rubbing alcohol. Also be sure to change.
With any cleaner that s applied to a special surface always spot test. It s made with. The rubbing alcohol in my floor cleaner helps it to dry faster so it doesn t streak. Use chemical free cleaning wipes to clean just about any surface in your home.
To use the alcohol cleaner spray any area that needs to be cleaned and then wipe it off. In my opinion rubbing alcohol is one of the most underrated cleaning products in the world. If you have pets or children verify the safety of any essential oil you use. 1 the products used on your floors in the past which can leave a film that s brought out by other products 2 your water hard water can.
This natural glass cleaner uses a surprise ingredient to get windows super clean and shiny. It leaves behind no streaks and a shine that s not too overwhelming. This post started as a very simple recipe for a homemade floor cleaner over the years i ve experimented and refined it to it s current form. Alcohol can be a good choice to use in homemade cleaners as it has an almost neutral ph meaning it s neither too acidic nor is it too alkaline.
Pure alcohol can damage a floor finish but it s safe in water solutions. Soap based cleaners tend to leave residue on hardwood. Optional ingredients to offset the smell of vinegar and rubbing alcohol. Today it s not just a floor cleaner.
There are many factors that can play into a floor cleaner working with or against your floor. If there are surfaces that need gentler care like granite countertops or when you clean your electronics alcohol can certainly be the solution. It also doubles as a great all purpose cleaner it does use alcohol and vinegar so if you re looking for a cleaner without these ingredients you can check out this other post for a simple all purpose. Quick drying cleaners include isopropyl alcohol.
But don t look for it in the cleaning aisle it s usually kept in the first aid section of stores because isopropyl alcohol also acts as an effective disinfectant for cuts. Castille is an oil based soap and will leave streaks and smears.