A: Yes! Pine-Sol® can be used all around your home, from your playroom and dining room to your bathroom and kitchen.
We do not recommend using Pine-Sol® on dishes. It is not approved by the EPA to be used on food-contact surfaces. Is Pine-Sol® safe to use on painted surfaces? We recommend testing a small inconspicuous area before using a Pine-Sol® cleaner on any painted surface.
If you have a problem with wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, or bees, Pine Sol can spare you from painful stings. Remember not to use it on honey bees – we need them to help pollinate our food plants – but for other hive insects, spray full strength Pine Sol as an insecticide.
Is the smell of Pine-Sol harmful? Yes, Pine-Sol contains strong chemicals like pine oil and ethanol, which can release harmful fumes. Inhalation of these fumes may lead to respiratory issues like asthma and allergies.
Step 1 Add about ⅛ cup of your favorite Pine-Sol® scent to a gallon of water. Step 2 Dip a sponge, rag or cloth in the mixture and wring out until it's lightly damp. Then, start wiping down the walls from top to bottom, using Pine-Sol® at its full strength on stubborn marks. Step 3 Wipe down the walls with water.
If you use Pine Sol or Mr. Clean, you don't have to rinse. But you may want to take old towels, put one under each one of your feet and “dry” the floor with them afterwards. You'll be stunned how much dirt still comes up after you've wet mopped.
To disinfect walls, use a mixture of warm water and dishwashing soap and a soft sponge. You can also try mixing one cup of ammonia, ½ cup of vinegar and ¼ cup of baking soda in one gallon of warm water. Wipe on the wall with a sponge and then dry thoroughly with a towel to prevent streaking and water damage.
CAUTION: Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
Is Pine-Sol Safe After It Dries? Yes, Pine-Sol is less harmful after it dries, but it's still a good idea to be cautious. Some residue can remain, especially on surfaces that your dog might lick or come into contact with.
A: Many people use Lemon Pine-sol to eliminate spiders and other pesky bugs and insects. Most insects, spiders, and other bugs don't like the smell of citrus. Mops your floors with Lemon Pine-sol, and put some in a spray bottle and lightly spray the baseboard.
Pine Sol repels mice most effectively in enclosed spaces where the scent can linger, such as small rooms, closets, and cabinets. Applying Pine Sol in these areas can create an less attractive environment to mice.
As a household cleaner, Pine Sol is formulated to clean surfaces and leave a fresh scent, not to repel insects. Its ingredients do not include any compounds known to deter mosquitoes effectively.
Common Uses of Pine-Sol
Pine-Sol is commonly used for cleaning, deodorizing, and disinfecting various surfaces within the home. It is safe to use on hard non-porous surfaces such as countertops, sinks, tiles, floors, and garbage cans. Pine-Sol can also be used for tougher cleaning jobs such as grime and grease stains.
A: We do not recommend mixing any Pine-Sol® product with other cleaning products or chemicals.
Pine Sol's effectiveness in repelling snakes varies depending on the species. While it may deter some snakes due to its strong smell, it is not guaranteed to work for all types. Additionally, Pine Sol can have negative impacts on the environment.
The Pine-Sol® of today is a multi-surface cleaner that deodorizes, cuts through grease, removes grime, tackles dirt and removes 99% of allergens (non-living dust mite matter and pet dander). The Original Pine scent also disinfects high-touch surfaces in your household.
General Cleaning and Floors: Use 1 ounce per gallon of water. Dilute Pine-Sol ® Pine into spray bottles to clean desks, restroom surfaces, floor spills, and other areas. To clean large floor areas, dilute Pine-Sol ® Pine in mop buckets to cover large areas.
In 2022, certain Pine-Sol cleaners were recalled due to a potential health risk involving harmful bacteria.
Water + Vinegar + Vegetable Oil
If you're working with a wood floor, try adding half a cup of white vinegar and one teaspoon of vegetable oil to a cup of water[*]. Mix the components together and rub them on the floor with a cleaning rag, either covering the whole surface or just going for the occasional spot.
Pine Sol is a common all-purpose cleaner made by Clorox, meant for cleaning and disinfecting non-porous surfaces like counters, sinks, and floors. Pine-Sol is not safe for pets.
To disinfect against coronavirus, the company said customers should apply full-strength Pine-Sol with a clean sponge or cloth on a surface, wait 10 minutes, then rinse. For heavily soiled surfaces, the company said precleaning to remove excess dirt first is required.
Fabuloso® Antibacterial is an all in one cleaner that can be used for floors, walls, bathrooms, living rooms, and almost every hard surface.