Ah, that’s one of those classic “floor hack” tips — designed to get dull floors looking glossy again without heavy scrubbing or harsh chemicals. Here’s an effective and safe way to make your floors shine:
✨ Simple Trick for Shiny Floors
Ingredients
- Warm water
- White vinegar (or lemon juice)
- A few drops of mild dish soap (optional)
- Olive oil or mineral oil (for wood floors only)
Steps for Tile, Vinyl, or Laminate
- Mix 1 cup white vinegar with 1 gallon of warm water in a bucket.
- Optional: Add 1–2 drops of dish soap for extra grease cutting.
- Mop the floor with this solution, wringing out excess water to avoid puddles.
- Let the floor air-dry. The vinegar helps remove residue and restore shine naturally.
Steps for Wood Floors
- Mix 1 cup warm water with 1/2 cup vinegar.
- Mop lightly with this solution (avoid soaking the wood).
- After drying, apply a thin layer of olive or mineral oil with a soft cloth to bring out a natural shine.
💡 Extra Tips
- Avoid using excessive water on wood floors — it can damage the finish.
- Microfiber mops work best for streak-free results.
- For extra gloss on tile, buff with a dry microfiber cloth after mopping.
- Repeat monthly for maintenance, or weekly if your floors see heavy traffic.
This trick works for almost every type of floor — without expensive polish products.
If you like, I can also share a “2-minute daily routine” that keeps floors gleaming all week without extra chemicals.
