you’re able to find these items in your pantry or medicine cabinet.

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Trying to figure out what to put in mop water to get sparkly clean floors?

These are some of the ingredients they say bring out the best in your floors.

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This mop water solution is safe, effective, and convenientwho doesnt have dish soap at home?

says cleaning professional Robin Murphy, founder of ChirpChirp.

Its also a powerful germicide, which means it can squash bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungus.

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It can also help get rid of odors.

Vinegar

Vinegar is a bacteria-busting hero that belongs in every home.

It sanitizes and “is good at removing stains because its slightly abrasive and deodorizes odors, notes Murphy.

Commercial Floor Cleaner

Of course, using premade floor cleaner is always an option.

And if youre uncertain about using a specific ingredient, double check the flooring manufacturer instructions.

And let’s be honest, we could all use that!

Baking Soda

Is there anythingbaking sodacan’t do?

Well, yes, but not a whole lot!

Just be sure to skip using it on hardwood floors or any waxed surfaces.

Best For:Tile and vinylRatio:Half cup per gallon?Rinsing Required?:Yes!

Rinse thoroughly to get rid of any remaining residue.