Add the castile soap, water, and—if you’d like a light scent—essential oil(like peppermint, orange, or lavender) to a spray bottle. Screw the top on tightly and shake well to mix.… See more

Before using any new cleanser on your entire floor—this one included—test it on an out-of-the-way spot, such as under a piece of furniture. Apply following the directions below and r… See more

Working in small areas (about three square feet at a time), spritz the cleaning mixture onto the floor. Be careful not to spray too much of the homemade hardwood floor cleaner at … See more

Using back and forth motions along the grain of the wood, work in the cleaning solution with a dry microfiber mop. (Avoid pre-dampened pads; there’s ample moisture in … See more