by Roxanne Griese
Admittedly, I am fastidious about my home especially the hardwood floors, I am continually trying new products on our floors. Like any floor, routine vacuuming and washing is necessary to keep the hardwood floor in good shape. I try to use earth friendly products, wanting also, to avoid damaging the flooring with harsh cleaners or chemicals.
Recently, I read that steeped tea does a tremendous job cleaning hardwood floors and left a lasting shine; I decided to give the steeped tea theory a test.
I steeped a bag of black tea, in an 8 cup measuring cup for about 10 minutes. Then using a Vileda mop with a removable Cotton & Micro fibre cloth; “my personal favourite floor mop”. I soaked the cloth in the warm tea, then gave a cloth a good squeeze to wring out the excess moisture, then proceeded to do a test wash on the hardwood floor. I was pleasantly surprised, once dry, the floors gleamed. I repeated the process to see if there would be a build up. The results were the same, I have now washed the entire hardwood floor simply with steeped tea. It has been noted, the tannin in tea is what creates the shine. Steeped tea is easy to use, cost effective and earth friendly.
Quick Tips: Ensure the tea has cooled to Luke warm, and wring out the mop or cloth of excess moisture, hardwood does not like water.
Roxanne Griese is an Artist.
Decorating and organizing are her passions, to see more articles and artwork visit. www.artbyroxanne.ca
Roxanne Griese is an Artist
Decorating and organizing are her passions, to see more articles and artwork visit
www.artbyroxanne.ca
By Roxanne Griese
Creative Living Tips & Tricks
By Roxanne Griese
Rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, makes a great bathroom and mirror cleaner. Without the harsh odour and cost of conventional cleaners. Dollar stores are great source for both rubbing alcohol and spray bottles.