Mild dish soap can work well as a floor cleaner, and since it is so mild, it can be used on most floor types without leaving a residue. Don't overuse it, though—too much will create a slightly sticky film.
The cleaning enzymes in laundry detergent work great at pulling away dirt from floors. Fill your mop bucket up with hot water, then add one teaspoon of laundry detergent (a little goes a long way). Make sure to wring out as much water as possible from your mop as you clean—too wet and you'll leave streaks.
What detergent do you use to mop the floor?
Aslett recommends an easy cleaning solution: a quick squirt of dish detergent in a bucket of water. “Dish detergent is made to cut through grease and grime. Just don't use too much or the floors will be dull.”
Can you use dishwashing liquid to mop?
Floor Mopping All you need is 1 to 2 tablespoons of dish soap mixed in with a bucket of water. Floors will be clean and shiny in no time. Dish soap is very effective on resilient floorings, such as linoleum and vinyl, and also works well on ceramic tile.
What can I use instead of mop liquid?
- Mix 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar and 1 gallon warm water.
- Mix 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar, 1 gallon warm water, and 2 tablespoons mild dish soap.
- Mix 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar, 1 gallon warm water, and several drops of scented oils or lemon juice.