10 Clever Murphy's Oil Soap Hacks

Handy Cleaning Hacks Using Murphy’s Oil Soap.

Did you know that your favorite wood cleaner is actually a multi-purpose secret weapon? I’ll be the first to admit I was skeptical at first. I always assumed Murphy’s Oil Soap was strictly for floorboards and furniture. However, after exploring the incredible cleaning potential hidden in this simple formula, I’ve discovered it’s far more capable than I ever imagined. From deep-cleaning stubborn grime to refreshing unexpected surfaces, here are 10 Clever Murphy’s Oil Soap Hacks for way more than just your wood items.

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There’s nothing more frugal than being able to use something for multiple applications! If you like these types of hacks, you’d also like all the frugal ways you can use Dawn dish soap!

10 Clever Murphy’s Oil Soap Hacks

You’ll love these hacks because:

Cleaning Hacks. Numerous ways to use a cleaner that is possibly already in your cleaning closet. This helps save money since you are only buying one product. It also helps you have more storage space since you aren’t housing tons of cleaning products.
Gardening. Make an organic insecticide using household items. I didn’t know that you could do this with Murphy’s Oil Soap, and I can’t wait to try it this summer!
Bring Back The Shine. This product brings shine to wood, plastic, metal, and jewelry. Nothing makes things look cleaner than some shine!

1. Clean Your Kitchen Cabinets

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The Simplest Way to Clean Kitchen Cabinets by Our Home Made Easy has some great ideas to make your kitchen look new again.

2. Clean your Paintbrushes

Make Your Dried Paint-Brushes New Again by Helpful Horse Hints with some of their awesome tips and tricks.

3. Leather Conditioner

Have an old leather jacket or a scratched-up sofa? Use Murphy’s Oil Soap as Leather Conditioner by One Crazy House to restore your leather.

4. Clean More Thank Just Floors

This Cult-Favorite Soap Cleans More Than Just Floors by Apartment Therapy is a great resource for some simple ways to make your floors sparkle with Murphy’s soap.

5. Dozens of Ideas to Clean Your House

Dozen Of Unique Murphy® Oil Soap Uses For Easy Cleaning by Chemistry Cachet have safe and easy cleaning tips for around the house.

6. Clean Sticky Wooden Banisters

Cleaning Sticky Wooden Banisters Photos and Article by Sarah Mock at Savoring The Good is a great tool to bring your banisters back to life. Kids, pets, and normal wear and tear can make your wooden banisters sticky and yucky; use her tips to make them beautiful again.

7. Homemade Insecticide

White Oil Recipe: How To Make White Oil For An Insecticide by Gardening Know How is the new recipe I am going to try this summer for those pesky bugs in the garden.

8. DIY Oil Soap Soft Scrub

DIY Oil Soap Soft Scrub by Make Your Own Zone. This can be used for so many uses around the home, and I can’t wait to try it and see how well it works.