Murphy's Oil Soap Review - Used The Original Formula For 30 Years To Clean My Hardwood Floors

by Martha
(Green Bay, WI)

Martha has shared her Murphy's Oil Soap review, of the original formula.

Martha says:

I find it necessary to clean my hardwood floors one every two weeks.


I have been using Murphy's Oil Soap religiously on my hardwood floors for over thirty years now.

First I sweep the floor. I then mix a quarter cup of Murphy's Oil Soap in a bucket of warm water and mop the floor. It has a nice natural smell.

It does a great job removing dirt and leaving a nice shine on my floors.

I use the original scent and usually just pick up a bottle at my local grocery store as needed.

I have tried other products but prefer Murphy's because it gets the job done with less elbow grease required. I am always pleased with the results and recommend it to anybody who has hardwood floors to clean.

I also like the fact that it is a mostly all natural product containing simple vegetable oil.

I do want to warn you not to use too much of this product because the end result can be gooey and leave a residue on your floors. Stick with the recommended quarter cup of Murphy's soap per every gallon of warm water and you should be very pleased with the end results as I have been.

Taylor says:

Thanks Martha for sharing your review.

I want those reading this review to note that Martha (and several of the additional reviewers below) are giving instructions for using the original, concentrated formula of this product.

For those who do not want to dilute the product themselves Murphy's has also come out with a "squirt and go" version which is already diluted for them, and ready to use. (Scroll down to find a review of this type as well here on the page.)

So, does anyone else use this product for cleaning their hardwood floors? You can share your hardwood floor cleaners review here, for this or any other brand, telling me how it has worked for you. In addition, you can read reviews of other brands that have already been submitted.

In addition to cleaning hardwood floors this product can be used to clean laminate, vinyl and tile flooring, among other things. If anyone has used this product for any of these purposes I would love to hear from you about these too.

Finally, you can also use it in the laundry. Here's a review from a reader, sharing how she uses this product to remove dirt stains.

Murphy Oil Soap Review - Inexpensive When Using Concentrated Formula

by Kimmie
(Fitchburg, MA USA)

Kimmie has shared her Murphy Oil Soap review, for cleaning her finished wood floor.

Kimmie says:

Murphy Oil Soap is an inexpensive, old fashioned tried and true product for cleaning finished hardwood floors.

It is a gentle, natural cleaner that is made with orange oil and vegetable oil, and it is my only choice to clean my dining room floor, which is the only room with a finished hard wood floor.

My dining room is in the center of the house and is a high traffic area and the Murphy’s does a nice job cleaning the floor.

I mix it according to the directions.

Murphy’s brings back the sparkling shine to my dining room floor. In addition, it has a nice smell and isn’t caustic to breathe, which is good for me because I have asthma.

I have not experienced any adverse reaction if it comes into contact with my skin.

It is not meant to be used on unfinished wood floors, so if you are concerned do a test area to see how it works.

I use the kind you need to dilute, since this saves me money. Since it is concentrated a little bit goes a long way. For best results follow the label instructions for proper soap to water ratio.

Taylor says:

Thanks Kimmie for sharing your review.

You can share your own wood floor cleaner review here, for this or any other brand you use to clean your hardwood floors, telling me what you like, or don't, about it, and how it has worked for you.

Murphy Soap Is The Bomb - Use It For Tile Floors And Kitchen Cabinets Too

by SR101 Reader

An SR101 Reader has shared how she uses Murphy Soap in her home.

SR101 Reader says:

I love this product. I've used it all my life because my grandmother and my mother swore by it.

Kitchen cabinets my friend. Clean them with Murphy soap and you'll never go back to anything else.

In addition, all of my floors, wood and tile gets the treatment.

My husband being a Navy man is a clean freak and Murphy soap made a believer out of him as well. The smell is ever so faint but oh so pleasant. Buy it, use it, you won't regret it.

Taylor says:

Thanks for sharing even more ideas for how to use Murphy's Oil Soap for cleaning items in our homes.

Generally, people think of this product for cleaning hardwood floors, which it does well, but as you pointed out it also has even more uses.

I checked, and it is advertised as safe for cleaning tile floors. I'm interested, does anyone else use this product for that purpose? You can share your tile floor cleaners review here, for this or any other product, or read other reviews that have already been submitted.

In addition, does anyone else use Murphy's Oil Soap for cleaning their cabinets? You can share your cabinet cleaners review here, for this or any other product.

Finally, this reader makes the great point that this product doesn't just work to clean hardwood floors, but also wood furniture. You can share your wood furniture cleaner or polish review here, telling me how Murphy's Oil Soap or another product worked to clean your wooden furniture.

We've Used Murphy's Oil Soap In Our Family For 3 Generations

by Laurie
(St. Petersburg, FL)

Laurie has shared her Murphy's Oil Soap review.

Laurie says:

I try to vacuum my hardwood floors everyday, or use a Swiffer dust mop on them.

I use white vinegar and water, with a damp mop, once a week to clean them too.

However, when I need to thoroughly clean my hardwood floors, which is approximately every 6 weeks to 2 months, depending on the weather (people tracking in dirt), I use Murphy's Oil Soap.

My family has used this product for three generations, so it must be a great product.

Murphy's is pure vegetable oil soap that is gentle to your hardwood floors and gentle to your skin. I have never had a skin reaction with it, and I use it without wearing latex gloves.

I like that it is biodegradable, so it is friendly to the environment.

In addition, I like the scent (I call it an earthy scent). Whenever I smell it, it takes me back to my grandmother's home (she used it a lot).

I also like that it is inexpensive compared to other brands, and that you only have to use one quarter cup to a gallon of water.

The key to getting your hardwood floors clean is to use hot water, and only damp mop (wring the mop as dry as you can and wipe up any water drops on the floor). I have an old towel that I use to get up any remaining moisture.

Plus, I love that Murphy's Oil Soap can be used on many surfaces. It is a great product and I gave some to my son in his housewarming basket.

Taylor says:

Thanks Laurie for your review of this wood floor cleaner.

So, does anyone else have a favorite cleaner for your wood floors? If so, you can share your hardwood floor cleaners review here, for this or any other brand, telling me what you like about it, and why.

My New Miracle Soap Is Murphy Oil Soap

by Mariana

I've asked for readers to share their uses for this cleaning product, since there are so many, with everyone and Mariana was gracious enough to share her Murphy Oil Soap uses with me.

Mariana says:

For oil stains...a marvel! Dab the soap on the oil stain, forget about it for 2-3 days....and wash as usual.

Bathroom and kitchen- shower tiles, sink...stainless steel sink....leaves them impeccable!

My basic cleaning products....Murphy Oil Soap, Vinegar and Windex...sometimes the Mr Clean magic sponge.

I hope this helps! :)

Taylor says:

Thanks Mariana for sharing how you use this versatile cleaning product all around your home.

It is amazing how you can use it as so many different types of speciality cleaners all at once, including an oil stain remover, bathroom cleaner and stainless steel cleaner!

I'd love to hear even more ways people use this product for cleaning and laundry in their homes, so keep the ideas and uses coming!

Murphy's Oil Soap Works Better For Me Than Vinegar And Water To Clean My Hardwood Floors

by Melinda
(Idaho)

Melinda has shared which hardwood floor cleaner has worked better for her than vinegar and water.

Melinda says:

I wash my hardwood floors every other month, unless they seem really cruddy, and then I will clean them more frequently.

When I moved into my century old home the floors were covered with hideous cream-colored carpeting. I immediately ripped it up and found gorgeous hardwood floors.

They all needed to be sanded, however, after years of pet stains and grime had been worked into them. The refinishing company did an amazing job, and I asked them what I could use to keep the floors clean.

They told me there were only two things they recommended: vinegar and water, and Murphy's Oil Soap.

I used vinegar and water the first few times I cleaned the floor, but it didn't seen to get clean, so the next time I used Murphy's Oil Soap.

I have to say that it works great - gets the floor really clean and makes the house smell great. It's good for cleaning all kinds of wood, too.

There is a trick, however: you have to use very hot water and a bit less then the label recommends. I usually put only 1/4 cup into the bucket. Any more makes the floors slippery.

If you follow these tips, Murphy's Oil Soap is the way to go!

Taylor says:

Thanks Melinda for sharing your review and tips for using this product.

Since so many people have independently told me that you have to dilute this soap as recommended, or perhaps even further, I would definitely follow this advice when using this product.

Thanks to all of you who have given reviews. I hope this page will help anyone with questions about this product, and how to use it for cleaning their wood floors.

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