How To Clean With Murphy’s Oil Soap
If you are through with trying all those crazy cleaning products, after reading this post you will put a full stop to that, for your cleaning problems have just become easier.
By using Murphys Oil Soap, a trusted product designed for cleaning hardwood you can be sure to have excellent results. It has now become one of the most known all-purpose cleaners.
Made with 98% all-natural ingredients. It is a safe product to choose from for all your daily cleaning chores. No need to wonder, it is a non-toxic cleaner. Without further ado, here are some creative cleaning ideas on how to use Murphy Oil Soap.
HOW TO USE MURPHY’S OIL SOAP TO CLEAN LEATHER
Murphy’s oil soap is good for cleaning genuine leather. I mentioned genuine leather as they are more tolerable when polished. To clean your leather bags, sofas shoes, and others here is how to get the job done.
Instructions…
Step 1. Wipe the item with a damp warm microfiber cloth to remove dirt and dust.
Step 2. Dab another cloth with the oil soap and water. Ensure the cloth is not dripping wet with the solution to prevent soaking of the leather.
Step 3. Gently wipe the item all over with a dry cloth until it’s all bright and looking radiant.
Be very gentle when wiping you don’t want to remove the top polish of the leather. Vigorous cleaning can wear the material causing it to rip easily. With the proper care, your leather can last a lifetime.
*STAIN REMOVER
When you think of an all-purpose product then think of Murphy’s Oil Soap. With its natural properties, it is the ideal product you need for removing clothing stains.
Instructions…
- Pour a small amount of the oil soap directly on the stain and rub it in until the suds starts to appear.
- Allow it to sit for 5 minutes then toss it in the washer with your regular laundry detergent. Not all colors can handle bleaching so this is why murphy’s Oil Soap works best especially on stained-colored clothing.
HOW TO CLEAN RUST
You can use Murphy’s Oil Soap to polish your metals, rails, AC vent, tools, and any other metallic objects that you have lying around the yard that is prone to rust
This will not only give them a well-deserved face-lift but will keep away rust and without a doubt help them to last longer by preventing rot. Using Murphy’s oil soap to remove rust is pretty a 1.2.3 step thing.
Method…
Step 1. Ensure to clean away any dirt or dust before applying the oil soap for the best results. Use a wet cloth to do this.
Step 2. Apply a dab of the oil soap on the rust with a sponge and wipe the area focusing on the rust.
Step 3. Allow it 10-20 minutes to soak in
Step 4. For this step use a hard bristle brush or an abrasive scrubber to scrub vigorously.
Step 5. Repeating the process twice is necessary.
Clean away the loosened residue with a wet cloth. Keep a bucket of water close as you try to remove all the residues.
*CLEANING THE BATHROOM
Murphy’s oil soap is also a wonderful bathroom cleaner. Homemakers are constantly looking for products that will be able to work in every area of the home. Murphy’s oil soap would be the perfect choice to fill that gap.
Instructions…
Step 1. Simply combine with water to create a solution. Use this to clean the floors, walls, countertops, sinks, and toilets.
Step 2. To clean your toilet simply pour it directly into the bowl, if you prefer to use it at full strength. Works well on your shower walls too by giving it that wow! factor. Best of all, prevent watermarks.
It simply makes things clean, shiny, and beautiful with a taste of rustic touch. The fragrance is unique and mesmerizing. You will fall in love instantly with this product.
*CLEANS HORSE TACK
If you have horses then this will be helpful to know. As you know horse tacks are mainly made of metal or leather, sometimes both. Use Murphy’s oil soap to keep these looking their best.
Instructions…
Step 1. Wash the messy pieces in a bucket of water to remove the dirt.
Step 2. Using another bucket filled with water submerge a small cloth squeeze as much of the soapy solution from the cloth and wipe the tacks.
Step 3. Use a small soft bristle brush to get into the hard-to-reach corners.
To Add Sheen To The Tacks…
Dab the oil on a small dry cloth and start buffing those tacks to bring out the sheen.
Keep a bottle of Murphy’s oil soap in the stable to ensure your tacks are always clean and sparkling. Your horses will wear them with pride.
*CLEANS ENTRANCE DOORS
If you want to give your old wooden entrance door a welcoming glow then you are reading about the ideal product. With just a mist or a wipe with MURPHY’S OIL SOAP, your doors will be glowing.
MURPHY’S SOFT WIPES
This is a recommended dusting product for all your dusting needs. The oil substance it contains gives it the ability to make things shine and to remove tough dirt easily. Use it to clean the interior of your car for magical results.
You can turn your door into a work of art with this wipe. The awesome thing about Murphy’s Soft Wipes is that the sheen it leaves behind will last for 2 weeks or more.
You won’t have to be bothered with the whole keeping up appearance thing every single day. Isn’t that amazing!!!! SEE 6 MURPHY’S SOFT WIPES CLEANING TIPS
*CLEAN BANISTERS AND RAILS
Wooden banisters overtime just seem to lose their glamorous appearance even the metal ones. Trust me, holidays and family gatherings have a lot to do with that.
Pour a dab of the oil soap on a rag and wipe the rails. Repeat this process twice using another clean rag. This will clean the grease and dirt from your banister’s rails.
Using Murphys Oil Soap to clean your banisters will also remove nasty-looking grime and completely change the way your banisters look. The soap in the solution will peel away all dirt, grease, and grime, and congrats! your banisters are back again.
*MURPHY’S DIY OIL SOAP WIPES
You may be surprised to hear about a ‘cleaning wipe’ well since it is 98% all-natural ingredients. It is a safe non-toxic product that makes it safe to use around your kids as a general cleaning product.
Mothers, I know that would be your first concern. Not to worry, this is as safe as it gets your own Murphy’s Oil Soap cleaning wipes.
*HOMEMADE MURPHY’S OIL SOAP WIPES (RECIPE)
Instructions…
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp Murphy’s Oil Soap
Combine these in a bowl and store them in a spray bottle until it is needed again. Spray onto a paper towel, dryer sheet, or a microfiber rag to clean surfaces in your home.
You have just learned the secret to making your natural and cost-effective cleaning wipes. Have fun while you are at it. If you want to recycle, try old dryer sheets. They are sturdy and strong and clean very well.
Making your wipes can be very essential. It allows you to use things you never thought could be used to do other cleaning tasks, and make them work for you.
* ORGANIC PESTICIDES
If you are anyone you know who owns a farm, then this is a dream come through. I know how difficult it must be to keep those pesky beetles, borers, and aphids away. These things produce fast, so how do you fight this battle?
Combine a mixture of White Oil and Murphy’s Oil Soap to create an effective pesticide that will blow those bugs away. You may be wondering, what is White Oil? It is a combination of one-fourth Murphys Oil Soap and one cup of mineral oil.
Dilute with water and use to mist on the hidden side of the plant’s leaf. The mixture is very thick, therefore preventing the pest from moving, so they eventually die.
Keep using this solution to keep away pests from your garden. You can be sure to have non-returning pests.
*CLEANS WOODEN FURNITURE
I am a big fan of wooden furniture, collecting them has become my biggest hobby. My only concern was, how do I keep them looking spectacular all the time. Having a collection of old run-down wood furniture just won’t do it.
This is where Murphy’s Oil soap comes in. I simply apply the oil soap to the furniture using a lint-free dusting towel. You can use a sponge if you choose.
Make sure to remove dust and dirt before applying. Give the furniture all your love with the oil soap in every crevice and corner. Your piece will be priceless.
This will save you a ton of cash as you won’t have to waste time and money on those expensive furniture polish anymore. With this new idea, your masterpieces will look amazing.
*PLASTIC CLEANER
You can use Murphy’s oil soap to clean all your plastic items. Doing so will remove paste on dust fast and easily. It will make your plastics look clean and brand new again.
Pour a small amount on a dry rag and wipe the area. If you think you need some more glow to it simply buff it with another soft dry rag.
Murphy’s oil soap will penetrate and soften the toughest of dirt. It will take the hassle of you having to use all your muscle strength to remove it.
* CLEANS STAINLESS STEEL
Sad to say but after many uses of harsh chemical cleaners on your faucets, sinks, and other chrome-plated surfaces, it is likely to form dark spots. These spots can make your stainless steel appliances very ugly, if I must say, Don’t get frustrated just yet.
Murphys Oil soap is a non-toxic product and so it is safe to use on all your stainless steel appliances. Even your greasy microwave oven door.
Feel free to let loose and get those sinks and appliances glowing once more with this wonderful cleaning product. You won’t regret doing it.
*MAKE WOODEN FLOORS AND CUPBOARDS GLOW
Every homeowner is going wooden rustic floors. This could be that the price is much better and it is beautiful and easy to clean so to your cupboards.
These won’t remain that way very long as spills and grease can be easily visible. These can make your wooden floor and cupboards look messy and old.
Your wooden floor and cupboard may just need the magic touch of Murphy’s Oil Soap. Simply clean the area with a wet rag and a mild dish soap.
Add a tbsp of Murphy’s Oil Soap to a spray bottle then add warm water, shake well to combine. Use this to spray on the floor and wipe with a wet mop. Use a sponge for the cupboards this works better.
It is always surprising to see how effective and wonderful the results are. It’s a must-see for yourself thing.
*CONDITIONS LEATHER
To make your leather beautiful again or for just a touch-up to make it look. Use oil soap to clean the leather. It will make a perfect cleaner for the interior of your car if it’s leather.
Apply undiluted on a cloth. Slightly wipe the leather making sure not to scrub. When you’re through with wiping, use a second cloth to give it a smooth rub.
Whatever leather you chose to clean with Murphy’s oil soap will look so much better. Whether in the home. office or car it will be sure to leave a spark.
*REMOVE PERMANENT MARKERS
Murphy’s Oil soap can be used to remove and clean other things such as permanent markers, stencils, erase markers, and imprints on clear boards.
Combine a mixture of Murphys Oil Soap with warm water and use this to remove paint. Do not throw out those dried-up paintbrushes, Soaking them in Murphys Oil Soap will bring them back to the way they were.
On the next paint job now you know how to remove paint and keep those paintbrushes looking new and ready to work again.
*REMOVE LABELS
In these times when everyone is in the business of recycling, reusing bottles is becoming a common practice. Most of the items we purchase at the store are reusable containers.
If you are trying to economize then this is a good start. This can also be for any other label that just doesn’t look right and you wish to remove it.
Before you reuse a container, you should always remove the label to be on the safe side. Pouring Murphy’s Oil Soap directly onto the label will loosen the glue making it easy for you to remove it.
It is so much fun using this amazing product and I am sure, after trying MURPHY’S OIL SOAP, you will say the same. I do hope you find these tips
helpful, see you soon.
