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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Lauren Bradbury

I’m a floorcare expert who regularly tests cleaning products — but this 3-ingredient DIY floor cleaner is what I use for unbeatable results

Utility room with cream cabinets and a white sink, with a blue and grey tiled floor with a broom sitting on it.

As Ideal Home’s resident floorcare expert, I’ve spent hundreds of hours testing floorcare appliances and cleaning the floors in my home, all in the name of research. And while I’ve tested (and loved) countless ready-made solutions, I always find myself resorting to my favourite DIY floor cleaner time and time again.

But as I don’t want anyone to make any floor cleaning mistakes, it’s worth mentioning that you should never use this cleaner on unsealed hardwood floors or natural stone. However, it’s suitable for all other flooring types and another reason why cleaning with white vinegar is something you should always have in your back pocket - especially if you’re conscious of the ingredients in shop-bought alternatives.

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