More on hardwoods

By mudlark • September 2nd, 2007

I just had new hardwoods installed in my living room and dining room – and they’re gorgeous. Lush, warm, all nice and shiny… I love ‘em. So naturally I’ve developed a renewed interest in maintaining them. I had a recent post on cleaning hardwoods, but I tried something new this weekend.

A healthy splash of apple cider vinegar (it kills germs and bacteria better than white vinegar) in the mop bucket, fill with water, add 5-7 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil. The tea tree oil serves multiple purposes – it overpowers the vinegar scent, inhibits mold growth, conditions wood, and inhibits bacteria and viruses. After mopping the floors looked great, the rooms smelled awesome, and I know that the tea tree oil is working its magic.

And that little additive is perfect for people who don’t like the way vinegar smells – a few drops of tea tree oil and you don’t smell the vinegar at all.

Comments(3) Cleaning tips, Essential oils, Floors, Vinegar

Comments

By Lana G! on September 30th, 2007 at 5:28 pm

I tried this trick this weekend and my floors look awesome! Thanks for the tip. I love the way the house smells!

By Dawn S on October 18th, 2007 at 2:43 pm

I’m confused…of all the research I’ve completed on the care of my hardwoods…it says to never wet mop the hardwood floors. Finished or natural. The liquid will get between the planks and cause deteriorattion and warping.