Makeup with baking soda and fabric softener to polish the floor and scent the whole house

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### 🧴 Ingredients

– 1/2 cup baking soda
– 1/4 cup liquid fabric softener (choose your favorite scent!)
– 1 gallon warm water

Optional: Add a few drops of essential oil (like lavender, lemon, or eucalyptus) for an extra burst of natural fragrance.

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### 🧼 How to Use

1. **Mix It Up:**
In a large bucket, combine the baking soda, fabric softener, and warm water. Stir until the baking soda is mostly dissolved.

2. **Mop the Floor:**
Dip your mop or cleaning cloth into the solution, wring it out, and start cleaning your floors as usual. Be sure not to over-saturate — a lightly damp mop is best.

3. **Let It Air Dry:**
No need to rinse! Just let the floor air dry. You’ll notice a fresh, clean scent wafting through the air and a gentle sheen on your floor.

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### 🛑 A Few Notes of Caution

– **Test first:** Always do a spot test on a hidden area, especially for hardwood, laminate, or specialty flooring.
– **Avoid slippery buildup:** Don’t overdo it with the fabric softener — a little goes a long way!

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### 🏡 Bonus: Whole-House Freshener

As you mop, the scent of the fabric softener lingers in the air, acting like a subtle home freshener. It’s perfect for when you want your place to smell great before guests arrive or just to enjoy a cozy, clean vibe.

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### ✨ Final Thoughts

This DIY floor polish is one of those genius little tricks that make you feel like a home-care wizard. It’s simple, smells amazing, and gives your floors that clean, refreshed look without much effort.

Give it a try, and let the fresh scent and shiny floors do the talking!

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