of heavy cleaning residue behind.
However, vinegar is not suitable for every type of flooring. It can damage or dull natural stone and may be inappropriate for certain wood finishes.
Fabric Softener: The Surprising Addition
This is the ingredient that surprises most people.
Fabric softener is designed to reduce static in fabrics. Some people use a very small amount in mop water in an attempt to reduce static-related dust and pet-hair buildup on certain floors.
However, fabric softener is not a floor cleaner, and using too much can leave behind
