Pine-sol is a well known all purpose household cleaner that comes in a range of different scents. Each type of flooring has special requirements so that cleaners do not damage them. In this article, I will explain everything there is to know about whether Pine-sol can be used to clean vinyl floors, and how to use it.
Pine-sol can be used to clean vinyl floors. But, only your vinyl floors are sealed, and you first need to test an area with a few drops of water to see if they are sealed or not. Otherwise, Pine-sol can be added to mop water at a ratio of ¼ of a cup (2 oz) per gallon (4 liters).
Before mopping vinyl floors with Pine-sol vacuum or sweep the floors. Doing so will mean you need to rinse out the mop less, and will typically only need one pass with the mop. Below, I will explain if Pine-sol can be used for different types of vinyl flooring, and how to test your vinyl flooring to ensure it is sealed.
Can You Use Pine-Sol to Clean Vinyl Floors? (How To)
Some cleaners are too harsh to be used on particular types of flooring. Pine-sol is an all purpose cleaner, so it’s difficult to know if it’s safe to use on vinyl floors. This is whether Pine-sol works well, and is safe for vinyl floors.
As a general rule, Pine-sol can be used to clean vinyl floors. Provided, your vinyl floors are sealed. If they are, use ⅛ of a cup of any of the Pine-sol products with ½ a gallon of water (2 liters). To test if your vinyl floors are sealed refer to the instructions below for how to test them.
Add the smallest amount of water you can to an area of your vinyl floor that won’t be seen. Ideally, one drop of water. Then observe what happens over a minute or two.
If your vinyl floors are unsealed the water will absorb into the floors. But, if they are sealed the water will bead on the surface and won’t absorb in.
Is Pine-Sol Safe to Clean Vinyl Flooring?
Vinyl is a unique type of material, and using certain cleaners can damage it. Pine-sol also has unique ingredients. So, here’s whether it’s safe to clean vinyl flooring using Pine-sol.
Overall, Pine-sol is safe to clean vinyl flooring. However, only cold or warm water should be mixed with Pine-sol, and hot water should not be used. Also, the vinyl flooring needs to be sealed. To test if the vinyl flooring is sealed refer to instructions below.
If your vinyl floor is unsealed, water will absorb into it. To test it, put a tiny amount of water – ideally one drop – onto an area of your vinyl flooring that is out of the way and won’t be seen.
See if the water absorbs in after about 1 minute, or stays on the surface. If it doesn’t absorb in it’s safe to use Pine-sol to clean it.
Will Pine-Sol Disinfect the Vinyl Flooring?
Flooring accumulates small particles from many different sources, some of which can contain high amounts of bacteria such as from bathrooms, and pets. Therefore, it’s a good idea to disinfect your floors semi-regularly. This is whether Pine-sol will disinfect vinyl flooring.
Overall, Pine-sol will disinfect vinyl flooring. But, first, the vinyl flooring must be tested to ensure it’s sealed. Otherwise, Pine-sol can damage vinyl flooring. Also, only Pine-sol original will disinfect vinyl flooring.
There are a few different versions of Pine-sol that have different fragrances. But, only Pine-sol Original is a disinfectant.
It states on the bottle that it kills 99.99% of germs and bacteria. According to the official Pine-sol website Pine-sol original is certified as a disinfectant.
Can You Use Pine-Sol to Clean Vinyl Plank Floors?
Vinyl plank flooring looks particularly good and comes in a range of different patterns to mimic natural materials. It’s important to use cleaners that won’t damage the surface. So, here’s a summary of whether Pine-sol can be used to clean vinyl plank flooring.
Overall, you can use Pine-sol to clean vinyl plank floors. But, vinyl plank floors need to be tested to make sure they are sealed. Otherwise, Pine-sol can damage them, and is not recommended to be used according to the official Pine-sol website. Below is how to test them to make sure they’re sealed.
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Locate an area of your vinyl plank floors that won’t be seen as much. For example, under a chest of drawers. Put 1 drop of water on the surface and see if it soaks into your vinyl plank flooring.
If it stays on the surface as a droplet then your vinyl plank floors are sealed. And it’s safe to use Pine-sol. But, if it absorbs into your vinyl plank floors do not use Pine-sol on them.
How to Clean Vinyl Plank Flooring Using Pine-Sol
Vinyl plank flooring accumulates dust, and also dirt. Over time, it can create visible discoloration, so it’s important to clean your vinyl plank flooring semi-regularly. Using a cleaner like Pine-sol is faster and more effective than plain water, so here’s how to clean vinyl plank flooring using Pine-sol.
In general, first vacuum or sweep the floor. Then add Pine-sol to water at a ratio of ¼ of a cup of Pine-sol to 1 gallon (4 liters) of water. Mop your vinyl plank flooring using this solution and the regular mopping method. But, only use cold or warm water, and not hot water.
Vacuuming or sweeping the floor first removes all of the dust. As a result, you need to wring out your mop less often because there’s less dirt.
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Overall, this makes it faster to clean your vinyl floors. Otherwise, you may need to mop your floors a few times before they’re completely clean.
Can You Use Pine-Sol to Clean Luxury Vinyl Tile Floors?
Luxury vinyl tiles have a different composition and finish to regular vinyl tiles. Therefore, care must be taken to make sure certain types of cleaners can be used to clean luxury vinyl tiles. Here’s whether Pine-sol can be used to clean luxury vinyl tile floors.
Pine-sol can be used to clean luxury vinyl tile flooring. But, only mix Pine-sol with warm or cold water, and don’t use it with hot water because it can damage the finish. Bleach, ammonia, and acid based cleaners can not be used on luxury vinyl tile floors. Pine-sol is not one of these.
The other main issue is that your luxury vinyl tile floors need to be sealed. Luxury vinyl tile floors are sealed with urethane also called polyurethane. But, not all luxury vinyl tiles are so you need to test them.
To test them, put a drop of water on an area of your luxury tile floors that won’t be seen. See if it soaks into your floors after about a minute, or remains on the surface. If it remains as a bead of water on the surface your luxury tile floors are sealed and you can safely use Pine-sol to clean them.
How to Clean Vinyl Luxury Tile Flooring Using Pine-Sol
Dirt, grime, and dust accumulate on flooring over time. Luxury vinyl tiles should be cleaned semi-regularly to keep them looking amazing. This is the method to clean vinyl luxury tile flooring.
As a general rule, add it to water and use it to mop your luxury vinyl tile flooring. Never use hot water, but warm water works better than cold water. Mix it with water, a ratio of ⅛ of a cup (1 oz) of Pine-sol, to ½ a gallon (2 liters) of water. Before mopping, vacuum or sweep the floor first.
Use the normal mopping method to clean your luxury vinyl tiles floors according to the official Pine-sol website.
Can You Use Pine-Sol to Clean Vinyl Sheet Floors?
Pine-sol is a multi-purpose cleaner that comes in a range of different fragrances. Vinyl sheet flooring is different to other types of floors. Some cleaners are too harsh for particular types of floor, so this is whether Pine-sol can be used to clean vinyl sheet floors.
Pine-sol can be used to clean vinyl sheet flooring. Cleaners that should not be used to clean vinyl sheet floors are those that are acid based, and/or contain bleach and ammonia. Pine-sol is neither of these so is perfectly safe to use on vinyl sheet flooring.
Another key thing about using Pine-sol to clean vinyl sheet flooring is to avoid using hot water. And instead use warm water.
Warm water is more effective at cleaning than cold water. But, hot water can damage vinyl sheet flooring.
How to Clean Vinyl Sheet Flooring Using Pine-Sol
Using a proper method to clean vinyl sheet flooring makes it faster, and does a better job at cleaning. Using Pine-sol leaves vinyl sheet flooring smelling really nice, and is more effective at cleaning. Here’s the proper way to clean vinyl sheet flooring using Pine-sol.
In general, first vacuum or sweep your vinyl sheet flooring. Then mix Pine-sol with warm or cold water at a ratio of ⅛ of a cup (1 oz) to half a gallon (2 liters of water). Use this to mop your vinyl sheet flooring using the regular mopping method.
There’s a video a bit further up in this article that shows how to mop, from a very experienced cleaner. Refer to that video to see how to mop. The same method applies to sponge mops and different mops shapes and sizes.
In general, Pine-sol can be used to clean vinyl floors. However, only on vinyl floors that have been sealed. Also, only warm or cold water should be mixed with Pine-sol, and hot water should not be used on vinyl floors. Below is how to test if your vinyl floors are sealed.
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