In the beverage world, tea is a versatile libation. It is served hot, and it’s served chilled. You can even mix it with lemonade to make a refreshing Arnold Palmer or add a dash of vodka to get a spiked treat. However, what you may not know is that tea has a number of beneficial effects for your hardwood floors. Black tea is a powerful cleaning agent for hardwood floors.
Beneficial Effects
Alongside water and vinegar, a black tea-and-water mix is a powerful home remedy cleansing contender. The acidic level in black tea increases dirt from the ground, but it isn’t quite as harsh as vinegar. The acidic degree of vinegar is about pH-3, which can strip the masonry from stained floors; however, tea, has a gentler acidic price. It removes the dirt without harming the finish of your floors; additionally, the process is economical: It is relatively affordable and probably already on your pantry.
Provides and Time
To use the black tea cleaning method, you require: a broom, dust pan, big pot for boiling water, water, two black tea bags, a spray bottle and soft dish rag. The amount of time the process takes depends greatly on the amount of dirt on your floor as well as the square footage you’re attempting to wash.
The Tea Process
To wash your hardwood floors with tea, pour a gallon of water in a big pot; put the pot on the stove over medium heat. Bring the water to a boil and then put two black tea bags in the water. While the tea is brewing, use a broom to sweep up any pet dander, debris or dust from the ground. It should take about 15 to 20 minutes to steep the tea. Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature. Pour the tea into a spray bottle, and spray the tea on the surface you’re cleaning. Utilizing a dish rag, vigorously rub the ground in a circular motion until it’s sufficiently clean.
Other Tea Tips
Be careful about the types of flooring where you’re using black tea. Don’t use it on laminate or pergo floors. Utilizing additional tea bags to make your solution will not only brew stronger tea, it also ensures surface scratches are far less visible. The stronger tea also brings out the grain in the wood, gives the floors a nice glow and makes your floors a slightly darker color.