I clean hardwood floors for my client’s on a daily basis, I see so many beautiful colors and textures of wood, I love the way it adds warmth to a room. They are durable and can last for many many years, but they can start to look dull over time if you don’t take proper care of them. You always want to keep them looking new with a natural glow and shine. So what do you use to keep them looking beautiful?

You don’t need to buy expensive products to keep your floors looking fabulous, especially not the commercial products with added chemicals. You want something that is clean, pure, and all natural. Essential oils are great for cleaning hardwood, it gives you an aromatherapy scent throughout that makes your home smell fresh and clean! Try Secrets from a Cleaning Lady’s homemade recipe with Doterra Lemon Essential Oils to add an aromatherapy touch to your hardwood floors. You can also use a lavender scent.

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I use this recipe on my floors and it works great, but all wood flooring is different. For a disclaimer, do not use on unsealed hardwood flooring,  you will want to test this recipe on an inconspicuous area before using it on your hardwood floors. Make sure to remove all the dirt and debris before you mop to prevent any particles that may scratch the surface. I like using a Libman Spray Mop when I clean, just add the solution to the canister, spray, and mop. Pretty simple!

Having hardwood flooring instead of carpet can help prevent an allergic reaction for those that suffer from allergies. It’s harder to clean the allergens, mold spores, and pet dander that get trapped in carpet. You get better air quality, and the air in your home is cleaner. Let’s be honest, hardwood flooring looks better throughout than having carpet in your home. Right?

The lemon oil will help remove the grime buildup on your floors. If you have stains from pets, you can make a paste with baking soda and vinegar (equal amounts), apply the paste to the stain and let sit for about 30 minutes. Scrub using a sponge or microfiber cloth to clean. Then rinse with warm water.

A healthy natural recipe that will add a glow to your hardwood floors.

• 1 gallon of hot water
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbs. Castile soap
• 10-12 drops lemon essential oil

Directions:

Mix ingredients thoroughly, apply it to your wood floors with a microfiber cloth or mop. Do not saturate floors with too much water, rinse quickly and let dry. Once it dries, your wood floors will look great with a natural shine.

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