Best Floor Cleaner Liquids of 2020

Designed to give floors a healthy sheen and remove surface dust and grime, this concentrate is made for a variety of floors. It’s a fantastic option for tile, laminate and linoleums. However, double-check if you have wood floors, as it may be too harsh for some.

You can customize your cleaning solution to your floor’s current needs, and this 32-ounce bottle makes up to 16 gallons of cleaning solution.

For light cleaning needs, use a quarter cup of cleaner to 1 gallon of warm water. If you have a more heavily soiled floor, you can use half a cup of cleaner. You may even simply spot clean at full strength where needed.

The light rain shower scent leaves your home feeling clean and fresh without a heavy antiseptic smell. Both residue- and streak-free, this product is quick and easy to apply, with no after-rinse required.

This product is an excellent option for everyday cleaning. We love its refreshing light scent of lemon verbena and that it has no harsh chemicals.

It’s a concentrate, so you’ll need additional cleaning supplies to make the solution as directed. This will also extend the life of your purchase.

Mrs. Meyers Clean Day works well on a variety of floors. Plus, it is safe to use on non-porous surfaces, including food-prep areas like countertops. With a streakless finish, you can even use this successfully on glass surfaces. You’ll find it even works well on tough grime and grease.

Although this product is made with gentle ingredients, keep it out of reach of children and pets.

To use, add one-quarter cup of cleaner to 1 gallon of warm water. The solution works well in a spray bottle as well as in a bucket for traditional mopping application.

Although this product has been specifically designed for hardwood and laminate floors, it’s safe to use on a variety of surfaces. Unsure of your floor’s compatibility with the cleaner? Test in an inconspicuous area in case there’s an adverse reaction between the floor and product.

This solution is ready-to-use and doesn’t require additional preparation. It can be applied in a variety of ways, including a spray bottle or the Rejuvenate Click n Clean Spray Mop System.

This high-performance solution works well on even tough stains and set-in grime, leaving you with a glossy finish. However, despite the high-shine, there’s no left-behind residue.

Gold-certified by Greenguard, this product has low VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and is made with non-toxic ingredients. It’s safe to use around pets and children and can be applied daily to maintain your cleaning routine.

This one is specially designed for hardwood and laminate floors. It provides an excellent clean without damaging delicate floors. Additionally, it’s ready-to-use and can be sprayed directly onto the floor before mopping.

Work in small sections until the cleaner has been fully absorbed and the floor is clean. This formula doesn’t leave a residue after use and doesn’t require a post-clean rinsing.

It’s safe to use on all wood floors with a polyurethane finish and which haven’t been treated with wax. A pH-neutral cleaner, this is a great option for a variety of both new and old floors and applies well with a microfiber head.

We love that this product is suitable for everyday cleaning. However, you’ll want to go longer between cleans, if possible, when working with a wood floor. Opt for light dusting using a dry mop head or vacuum cleaner to keep your floors looking great between cleans.

Hardwood flooring needs to be treated carefully. The wrong cleaner can leave you with a dry or damaged floor.

This Bona product is specifically designed to meet the needs of your floor and will leave them looking healthy and clean. It’s safe for use on all unwaxed, unoiled floors with a polyurethane finish.

Because this product is non-toxic, your pets and children can breathe easy. With its low VOCs (gold-certified by Greenguard), it’s also a healthy choice for the planet. The oxygen in the formula boosts its cleaning power and gives a deep, residue-free clean that’s complete with shine.

Using this product with a microfiber head can give you a streak-free, easy application. Although the ingredients are safe to be around daily, you’ll likely want to opt for more infrequent cleanings. Cleaning too often can strip your hardwood floors of needed moisture ⁽¹⁾.

This ready-to-use floor cleaner is made with all-natural ingredients like grapefruit, peppermint and bergamot extracts. The natural enzymes work to lift and remove dirt while restoring a healthy, streak-free shine to your floors.

Free of sulfates, dyes, parabens, petroleum and other harmful ingredients, this cleaner harnesses the natural power of plants for a safe clean. With no unpleasant chemical odors or toxic ingredients, you can use this product in any room regularly.

To use, apply this product directly to the floor. A little goes a long way, so plan on starting small and adding more if needed. Using a damp mop (the less water, the better for hardwood floors) apply to floors and allow to dry; no rinsing required.

The fresh almond scent of this cleaner leaves your home feeling clean. It’s designed specifically for wood floors and works to restore needed moisture. This plant-based product is also suitable for sealed hardwoods and laminates.

There’s no need to rinse after washing with this cleaner. A specially designed nozzle helps the solution squirt easily and prevents pooling of the product. So, while it leaves your floor with a healthy shine, it won’t leave them slippery.

Like other wood floor products, however, you won’t want to use it too often. This cleaner is suitable for deep cleans, though, and can be used to help restore an older floor. It won’t leave behind streaks or cloudy films and doesn’t need to be rinsed off after application.

Vinegar has long been a cleaning staple in homes. This concentrated product combines the natural cleaning power of vinegar and the fresh scent of lavender. It will leave your home feeling clean and smelling pleasant.

The vinegar breaks down grime, grease and day-to-day dirt. It can be used on hardwood, tile, bamboo, laminate and vinyl. Regardless of the floor type, you won’t find leftover residue or film, and there’s no need to rinse after application.

This cleaning product helps restore natural luster and is safe to use around children and pets. It’s also been recognized by the Environmental Working Group. Designed to work with the “microbiome” of your home, it offers a great balance of clean without stripping your floors of needed elements.

To use, add half a cup of concentrated formula to 2 gallons of water. Mix well and apply to floors with your favorite mop.

This product has been designed to be used on natural stone, with its specific needs in mind. Some cleaners can strip the stone of its protective coating and eat away at grout. But this formula promises a healthy clean that won’t compromise your floors or damage porous surfaces.

You need just 2–4 ounces of this concentrated cleaner, per gallon of water to create your cleaning solution. It’s a biodegradable formula that lifts dirt from the surface for easy cleaning. Using this cleaner won’t change the color of the stone, nor damage existing stone or grout sealers.

This product is safe to use on food-prep stone. Rest assured, it won’t discolor granite or marble countertops, nor backsplashes.

Suitable for a wide variety of floor types, this cleaner uses natural cleaning agents to create a hard-working formula. It has natural antibacterial properties, no chemical odors and doesn’t leave behind residue. Environmentally friendly, it’s both greywater and septic system safe.

To use, add one-quarter cup of cleaner to 1 gallon of water. If needed, you can spot clean full strength with this formula. It’s not necessary to rinse the floor after cleaning it to get a streak-free shine.

No fragrances, synthetic dyes, artificial scents or phosphates are used in this cleaner. It’s safe for use around children and pets and has not been tested on animals.