A year ago we moved into our first real home and most of it has tile and laminate flooring, which led me to search out convenient, non-toxic ways to clean it. Not the easiest task, actually! I was tempted by the Swiffers, which look to be so easy but there are chemicals in the wet (disposable) cloths and there’s a lot of waste involved, so I didn’t choose that option.
I found a mop at Bed Bath & Beyond that has a microfiber washable cloth and decided this would be my vehicle for cleaning all these floors. The next decision was to find a recipe for a cleaning solution. I started using a hot water, vinegar, baking soda, dish soap and tea tree oil solution. It was effective but it left spots and sometimes a film from the baking soda. My search continued.
This is my new non-toxic floor cleaner: peroxide, hot water and tea tree oil. Less ingredients to remember, super cheap and really cleansing! I loosely followed this recipe and combined:
¼ cup of peroxide
3 drops of tea tree oil (therapeutic grade melaleuca alternifolia)
3 drops of Thieves (therapeutic grade)
8 cups of hot water
I’m very happy with the results! I still have to battle the little people footprints and often employ the daddy-take-the-children-while-I-mop method, but such is life! Let me know if you try it, if you like and it what you think of using peroxide.
What is the purpose of the tea tree oil? Is it just for scent?
What is the purpose of the tea tree oil? Is it just for scent?
Thank you for asking! I was so excited about the peroxide I didn’t address the tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is an anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and antiseptic. It’s such an incredible product. For a clean, healthy home it is the #1 product I would recommend. I keep a bottle in each bathroom and the kitchen!
Thank you for asking! I was so excited about the peroxide I didn’t address the tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is an anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and antiseptic. It’s such an incredible product. For a clean, healthy home it is the #1 product I would recommend. I keep a bottle in each bathroom and the kitchen!
I like the clean (non-chemical) smell of tea tree oil, too!
I like the clean (non-chemical) smell of tea tree oil, too!
Where do you purchase the Thieves??
You can purchase at Young Living (youngliving.com) – if you sign up as a wholesale member you save 20%! Use Subscriber and Enroller Id 1414775 and I can help you out! I highly recommend a Premium Starter Kit because you get so much more for your money – many other oils that have incredible properties. They also have a Thieves starter kit that’s all cleaning supplies – non toxic and smells amazing!!
Where do you purchase the Thieves??
You can purchase at Young Living (youngliving.com) – if you sign up as a wholesale member you save 20%! Use Subscriber and Enroller Id 1414775 and I can help you out! I highly recommend a Premium Starter Kit because you get so much more for your money – many other oils that have incredible properties. They also have a Thieves starter kit that’s all cleaning supplies – non toxic and smells amazing!!