Pine-Sol® Original Squirt ‘N Mop® can also be used. For wood and nonporous surfaces, it’s safe. You can use it right out of the bottle to clean the floor.

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Does Pine-Sol damage hardwood floors?

Hardwood floors can be cleaned effectively with Pine Sol if they’ve been sealed with a protective coating first. Even on engineered wood floors, it is safe to use, but if the floor is worn, oiled, or waxed, it can cause damage. Rinse thoroughly after using Pine Sol to avoid leaving behind a residue.

What is the best thing to use to clean wood floors?

You can use Bona or Murphy Oil Soap to clean your wood. Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. To make your own cleaner, simply combine one part vinegar with ten parts warm water and let sit for 10 minutes or so. Liquid Castile soap, a few drops at a time, can be added.

Do you have to rinse Pine-Sol off floors?

Count me in, sir. Rinsing isn’t necessary in most cases. Avoid leaving puddles of cleaner on wood surfaces.

What not to use on hardwood floors?

Avoid using products that contain ammonia, alkali, or abrasives. They’ll tarnish or damage the surface. Lemon juice and vinegar-and-water solutions aren’t the best ways to clean hardwood floors. At least not in large quantities, Wise advises against using vinegar or lemon juice on the floor.