So, your hardwood floors are starting to look worse for wear.
Maybe you spilled something on it. Perhaps you’ve neglected cleaning for a while. Either way, you need to polish your hardwood floors. And if you have a huge bottle of Pine Sol lying around, you may be tempted to use it.
But can you use Pine Sol on wood floors? Many people think that Pinesol on hardwood floors will damage the delicate material. This article will answer the question: can you clean wood floors with Pine Sol?
What Exactly is Pine Sol?
Pine Sol is a cleaning solution made from 8-12% essential pine oil, sodium petroleum sulfonate, and isopropyl alcohol, as well as other alcohols and surfactants. It both disinfects surfaces and deodorizes, leaving a pleasant smell of pine trees.
Uses for pine sol cleaning solutions include plastic, marble, tile, and fiberglass in homes. It is commonly used on marble and tile floors, as well as porcelain in bathrooms and kitchen counters.
But what about cleaning wood floors with Pine Sol?
Is Pine Sol Safe for Hardwood Floors?
Ammonia and bleach can eat away at hardwood floors. Wax-based cleaners also dull the shine of wooden floors and make them rather sticky.
But Pine Sol is safe to use on wood floors as it isn’t too abrasive and will not cause them to wear away. The manufacturers have stated that Pine Sol is safe for use on hardwood floors and is a favorite among homeowners as a cleaning product for wood.
Whether you want to use a stronger Pine Sol solution using a mop or sponge or to rinse a hardwood floor with diluted Pine Sol, this cleaner will not damage your wood floors. Instead, it will clean and polish them well!
A Pine Sol spray and mop is a good option for spot cleaning spills and messes. This is also a good option for cleaning wood furniture.
For more general cleaning, Pine Sol floor cleaner can be used with a sponge, soft cloth, or mop. Diluting it with water is also a good idea.
Prefer a good old-fashioned mop and bucket approach? The Pine Sol microfiber mop is ideal for cleaning all kinds of floors, and won’t leave a trace of dirt behind. The telescoping handle reaches further and the absorbent material ensures that your wood floor will dry faster.
Just saturate the mop head with Pine Sol cleaner and sweep your wooden floors with it. Repeat until all the areas of the floor are clean. That’s all it takes!
For super-strong stains and buildup, mix Pine Sol and vinegar. Add a tablespoon or two of vinegar to Pine Sol and mop as usual. You may need to scrub to spot clean certain areas.
These methods aren’t just good for wooden floors. They are great for tile floors!
What Else Can I Use Pine Sol for?
What about the areas of your house with rugs or carpeting? Turns out, you can also use Pine Sol to remove stains and dirt from carpets. Here’s how it works:
- Spray or pour the Pine Sol cleaner on the stained or dirty area of your carpet.
- Then, rub it into the fibers and pile, lifting the stain. You may need to let it soak in first before scrubbing at the floor.
- Wipe the area with fresh water until there is no solution left on your carpet.
- Allow the carpet to dry completely.
If you want to clean an entire carpet. You can add some diluted Pine Sol to your carpet cleaning machine for a thorough cleaning and deodorizing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below you’ll find answers to questions I get asked the most about Pine Sol on wood floors.
01. What Floors Can You Use Pine Sol on?
Pine Sol can be used on tile, linoleum, and porcelain to clean them and remove stains and stubborn dirt.
02. Is Pinesol Safe for Hardwood Floors?
Pine Sol is safe to use on hardwood floors as it will not dissolve the material or damage/discolor it in any way.
03. Does Pine-Sol Damage Hardwood Floors?
Because wooden floors aren’t porous, they will not be damaged by acid-based cleaners like Pine Sol.
04. Does Pine Sol Make Floors Slippery?
While Pine Sol does not make floors slippery, it does give wooden floors a polished, shiny appearance.
05. Why Does Pine Sol Make My Floors Sticky?
Stickiness usually comes from residue being left behind and drying. To prevent this from happening, make sure to thoroughly rinse your floor with warm water after cleaning with Pine Sol. You may have to rinse multiple times to remove all the Pine Sol from the floor.
Wrapping Up
Can you use Pine Sol on wood floors? The short answer is yes, as Pine Sol is perfectly safe on hardwood. But it goes beyond that一 you can use it to clean tile, porcelain, and carpets. This makes it one of the most useful household cleaning products out there.
With all that being said, have you used Pine Sol on your wooden floors, or do you plan on doing it soon?