How to Clean Hardwood Floors With Vinegar & Vegetable Oil

Vinegar and vegetable oil both disinfect and protect wood floors.

You can use vinegar and vegetable oil to clean hardwood floors and leave them with a shine. Once you know how to clean your floors with vinegar and vegetable oil you will never have to spend money on expensive hardwood floor cleansers again.

1. Remove all dirt, dust and debris from your hardwood floor with a broom. Follow with a dust mop to remove fine particles. If necessary use a vacuum with a soft brush attachment to remove dirt and debris from hard-to-reach corners and underneath furniture and appliances.

2. Pour 2 cups of distilled white vinegar and 2 cups of vegetable oil into a clean spray bottle. Seal the spray bottle tightly and shake the contents well to blend.

3. Clean the floor one section at a time. Spray a small section of your hardwood floor with the vinegar and vegetable oil cleanser. Spray enough cleanser to thinly coat the area you are cleaning.

4. Rub the cleanser into the hardwood floor with a clean, soft cloth. Use a separate soft cloth to buff the area dry. Buff in small circular motions.