Aunt Fannie's Vinegar Floor Cleaner Review
Quick Take
Overall Score: 8.3/10
Aunt Fannie's takes the old-school wisdom of cleaning with vinegar and packages it in a ready-to-use format with essential oils for a pleasant scent. The EWG-A rating reflects genuine ingredient simplicity, and the formula works well on most sealed floors without the slippery residue conventional floor cleaners leave behind.
The Verdict: An excellent choice for families who want simple, transparent floor cleaning. The vinegar base provides natural cleaning power while essential oils add antimicrobial properties and pleasant scent. Not as powerful as enzyme-based cleaners for tough stains, but ideal for regular maintenance mopping.
Safety Analysis
Aunt Fannie's earns an EWG-A rating with full ingredient transparency:
- Water: Base
- Distilled white vinegar: Natural cleaning agent
- Eucalyptus oil: Antimicrobial essential oil
- Sodium lauryl sulfate (plant-derived): Gentle surfactant
What's NOT in the formula:
- Synthetic fragrances
- Dyes or colorants
- Ammonia
- Chlorine bleach
- Petroleum-based ingredients
Cleaning Performance
Hardwood Floors (8/10)
Works excellently on sealed hardwood. The vinegar cuts through everyday dirt and the formula dries without residue or streaking. My floors have a natural shine without waxy buildup.
Tile and Laminate (8/10)
Great results on tile grout lines and laminate flooring. The eucalyptus scent lingers pleasantly for about 30 minutes after mopping.
Tough Stains (6/10)
For ground-in dirt or sticky messes, you'll need to pre-treat or use a stronger cleaner. This is designed for maintenance, not heavy-duty cleaning.
The Vinegar Question
Many people wonder about using vinegar on floors. Here's the reality:
Safe for: Sealed hardwood, tile, laminate, vinyl, linoleum Avoid on: Unsealed wood, natural stone (marble, granite), waxed floors
The diluted vinegar in Aunt Fannie's is gentler than DIY vinegar solutions, making it safe for more surfaces than straight vinegar.
Value Assessment
Pricing: $8.99/32 oz Cost per use: Approximately $0.15 per mopping session
Comparable to other natural floor cleaners and significantly safer than conventional options like Swiffer or Pine-Sol.
