What's the best essential oil to add to my mop water?

I want to stop using Pine Sol and all that chemical synthetic junk for cleaning my house. I was thinking either Tea Tree or lavender oil, because of their disinfecting properties. We have some cheap rolled out linoleum looking stuff, and I was just wondering what would be the best oil to mop with. Any other random all-natural household cleaning tips would be greatly appreciated! ^_^

What's the best essential oil to add to my mop water?
When you mix the hot water, soap and essential oil, the essential oils are subject to some chemical changes. That's just an FYI... I agree that the Tea Tree is a good idea, but I would use a citrus oil. They are inexpensive and smell great. They are great additions to any home-made house-hold cleanser.
Reply:Tea Tree oil, while a product I swear by for many uses, would be too astringent-smelling for use on an entire floor. There are some more subtle lemon oils you could use.
Reply:Tea Tree oil is rather $$$ for mopping the floor?



I use Vinegar!! I use vinegar on the whole kitchen!! It leaves a nice clean fragrance that isn't overpowering.



Sprinkle baking soda on the carpets or rugs and let set for a while then vac! Put fabric softener pads in the vac! Exhaust smells much more heavenly than dust!



Use sandlewood sprigs all around to discourage spiders. Smells so good too!



I don't worry too much about disinfecting! Too much dog and grandchildren trafficing without wiping dust off shoes at the door! As long as I can keep the tracks out, I am happy!
Reply:Tea tree oil is great. Have you heard of Melaleuca? check out www.saferforyourhome.com It has great solvent properties as well as soothing, healing, cleaning etc. Melaleuca is geared toward getting the chemicals out of your home. I would be happy to help you
Reply:vinegar and water would work great i do my hardwood floors they come out nice or murphys oil soap would work well also.

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