Can I use Branch Basics to clean my floor?

Yes you can! For hardwood floors, Ideally, always HEPA vacuum wood floors first or use a microfiber mop to remove dust and grime to eliminate potential scratching of the floor when damp mopping. Only very diluted solutions of Branch Basics should be used on sealed wood floors because a more concentrated solution may break down the finish. Use ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon of the Concentrate per 2 cups of water. Test in an inconspicuous area before cleaning entire floor. Minimize use of water on wood floors by spraying the solution onto a slightly damp mop to clean the floor. 

For your convenience the breakdown for use on wood floors is:

• 1 - 2 teaspoons Concentrate per gallon of water (16 cups)

• ½ - 1 teaspoon Concentrate per ½ gallon of water (8 cups)

• ¼ - ½ teaspoon Concentrate per ¼ gallon of water (4 cups)

• ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon Concentrate per ⅛ gallon of water (2 cups)

You can always use a more dilute or concentrated solution to clean wood as long as it is tested for compatibility - these dilutions as always are not written in stone.

*Note: Hardwood floors with a natural oil or wax finish should only be cleaned with the manufacturer’s recommended cleaner. Branch Basics is likely to remove natural finishes. Branch Basics works well on most urethane/acrylic /polyurethane/UV cured synthetic floor finishes. In fact, some are so durable that even our All-Purpose spray works fine on them for spot cleaning.

For other types of flooring (Vinyl, Tile and Linoleum, etc), check out our blog post here.

Can I use Branch Basics to clean my floor?Updated a year ago