Renowned for its cleaning, degreasing, and antiseptic properties, black soap is one of the best natural products for maintaining your home's floors . Terracotta tiles, linoleum, ceramic tiles, parquet flooring: many types of surfaces are suitable for regular use of a black soap-based cleaning solution. Why is black soap such an excellent cleaner for all types of flooring? How can you make your own homemade solution? Here's everything you need to know about the uses, properties, and application of black soap for floors !
Effectiveness of black soap for cleaning floors and the home
Black soap is a household cleaning product of plant origin . Made from linseed or olive oil, this natural product is known to be a highly effective multi-purpose cleaner.
It's an essential item in the range of household products, since it is:
- Economical. Thanks to its concentrated formula, a small amount of soap is enough to clean large surfaces. More sustainable, it helps reduce the need to buy chemical household cleaners.
- Versatile. It is a multi-purpose cleaner that is safe for health and even the most delicate surfaces.
- Environmentally friendly. Unlike chemical cleaning products, it is made with exclusively natural and biodegradable ingredients.
At home, black soap dissolves in water to create an ideal cleaner for all types of surfaces: countertops, appliances, windows, dishes, and more. Its gentle, concentrated formula allows it to clean, degrease, and shine without damaging even the most delicate surfaces. Versatile and effective, black soap is also a great ally for cleaning your floors. Marble, tile, linoleum, parquet, and PVC all thrive in its presence.
Household black soap is also suitable for other uses: homemade laundry detergent, window cleaner, natural insecticide…
Wash your floor with black soap
Modern or old, designer or classic, natural or synthetic, resistant or fragile, floors love Rampal Latour black soap.
Inside and outside the home, black soap cleans, degreases, nourishes, and shines. It is particularly effective on tiles, ceramics, plastic coatings, parquet floors, terracotta tiles, stoneware, marble, stone slabs, cement floors, and pool liners or covers. Nothing can withstand it! Using black soap to clean your floors guarantees easy and effective daily maintenance. To fully benefit from its properties, follow the advice of our soap-making experts!
However, there is an exception for glazed floors. Black soap can leave unwanted marks or residue, especially if not rinsed thoroughly. Furthermore, its high pH level can damage the coating on some glazed floors. In this case, we recommend using a specialized cleaning product.
Black soap for parquet floors
Black soap is a valuable ally for cleaning and shining wood, and more specifically, parquet floors. Its natural formula has gentle, non-aggressive properties, making it ideal for porous or delicate surfaces. This natural product cleans parquet floors deeply without damaging them: it removes impurities, stains, and dust to preserve the wood's natural shine. Therefore, a floor cleaner based on black soap is perfectly suited for the regular maintenance of your parquet floors.
Here is our application method for washing your parquet floor :
- Dilute 2 to 3 tablespoons of liquid black soap in a bucket of warm water;
- Soak a clean cloth or mop in the soapy solution;
- Apply the solution to the parquet floor in the direction of the wood grain;
- Clean the parquet floor, avoiding the formation of puddles;
- Rinse the parquet floor with clean water to remove any soap residue.
Black soap for tiles
Black soap is an excellent cleaning solution for all types of flooring, and tiled surfaces are no exception! Its degreasing and disinfecting action dissolves grease and grime that stain your tiles. It works deep into the grout lines to clean them and remove accumulated dirt. Thanks to black soap, tiled floors regain their shine and luster without being damaged.
Here are some tips for effectively cleaning your tiles :
- Dilute 2 tablespoons of black soap in a bucket of warm water;
- Soak a sponge or mop in the solution;
- On a previously swept floor, apply the solution to the entire surface of your tiles;
- Pay particular attention to especially dirty areas while avoiding letting water stagnate;
- Once washed, rinse the floors with clean water to remove any product residue;
- Allow your tiles to air dry or use a clean cloth.
Make your own black soap floor cleaner
If you want to make your own floor cleaner using black soap, follow the guide!
Here are the ingredients you will need:
- Black soap: the main cleaning agent, it degreases, removes stains and cleans, giving all surfaces a new shine;
On our website, you'll find black soaps made with olive or linseed oil, available in 250ml, 1L, or 5L containers. Rampal Latour has placed almond and lavender at the heart of its products to offer you delicately scented cleansing solutions. For those with sensitive skin, we also offer a hypoallergenic option. - Water: used as a diluent, it allows for the creation of a cleaning solution that is both fluid and easy to apply;
- Baking soda (optional): this versatile ingredient enhances the properties of black soap to eliminate odors and dirt;
- Essential oils (optional): They leave a delightful fragrance in your home. We recommend using essential oils based on lemon, lavender, cotton, or jasmine. These are soft, non-overpowering scents that leave a pleasant feeling of freshness after cleaning.
