Care for Marmoleum Flooring

Written By
Mel Frank
Mel Frank
Published: Oct 24, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Vinegar

A simple vinegar solution will clean, disinfect and deodorize Marmoleum flooring. In a bucket, mix a solution of 1 gallon of water and 2 cups of distilled white vinegar. Apply this solution to your floor using a mop or sponge, and your floor will quickly be disinfected, restoring the flooring to its natural shine.

Dish Detergent and Baking Soda

A simple solution of detergent and baking soda will clean, cut grime and deodorize your Marmoleum floor. In a bucket, mix 1 gallon of water, 1/2 cup baking soda and 10 drops liquid dish detergent. Clean the floors with a mop or sponge, and this solution will leave your Marmoleum flooring clean, odor-free and will also leave behind a streak-free shine.

Borax

Borax works to disinfect Marmoleum flooring without damaging the finish. In a bucket, mix 1 gallon warm water with 1 cup borax (available near the laundry detergent in any supermarket). Clean your flooring as usual with a mop or sponge, and let air dry.

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Creating a Scented Floor Cleaner

To create a scented floor cleaner, choose any of the cleaning solutions mentioned above and add in a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Lemon essential oil or lemon juice will create a citrus-scented cleaning product, while peppermint oil or chamomile oil will create a sweet, soothing scent throughout the room.

Mel Frank

Mel Frank is a professional freelance writer with over 15 years of writing experience. She has completed a wide variety of writing assignments for a number of publications that include CNN and various websites. Frank received a Bachelor of…

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