Fabuloso is a multi-purpose cleaner with a neutral pH level suitable for cleaning a variety of hard surfaces.
Fabuloso Cleaner efficiently removes filth, dirt, oil, and dust from your surfaces while leaving them undamaged.
Lemon and lavender are among the scents that can leave your house smelling fresh.
In this guide
How to use Fabuloso?
Step 1: Sweep Wooden Floor to Remove Particles
Sweep your hardwood floor with a gentle brush or use a vacuum cleaner to get the best results when using Fabuloso.
Removing small amounts of dirt, dust, and other particles is critical to avoiding water damage on a hardwood floor or leaving a sticky floor after mopping.
Sweeping also helps to expose any discolored areas so that they may be easily addressed.
Remember that Fabuloso is a fairly effective degreaser, and if it's applied too concentrated or not rinsed off properly, it can leave a hazy, streaky film on a hardwood floor rather than a glossy finish.
When leftover dirt and dust particles come into contact with the cleaner, they may create streaks or a lingering odor, which is another reason a thorough sweep first makes a real difference.
Step 2: Make a Mixture of Water and Fabuloso Cleaner
In a large mixing basin, combine about a quarter cup of Fabuloso cleaner with a gallon of water, this is the ratio most commonly listed on the bottle for the standard (non-concentrated) formula. If you have the 2X concentrated version, check the label, since it typically calls for less, around an eighth of a cup per gallon.
To benefit from its cleaning power, use a gallon of warm water, or at least water that's at room temperature.
Wearing gloves, wipe the area in sections on a swept floor with a sponge. Pour the diluted solution directly onto the sponge to clean the floor and remove stains section by section.
Step 3: Apply Fabuloso Cleaner Solution
Apply the diluted Fabuloso solution to the flooring surface. As mentioned above, make sure the Fabuloso is properly diluted in the right amount of water first.
Mop the surface with a lint-free cloth or a sponge until the level of cleanliness you want is achieved.
Step 4: Rinse and Dry Hardwood Floor
To get a streak-free, shining look, rinse the cleaned surface with clean water and allow it to dry.
Check your floor for any remaining stains and repeat the method above until you're satisfied with the result.
How effective is Fabuloso?
Fabuloso's main active ingredients are surfactants (the compounds that lift dirt and grease off a surface), along with fragrance and dye, all formulated at a neutral pH.
As a result, the cleaner effectively removes small quantities of dirt, dust, and grease from most hard surfaces.
Because of its neutral pH, the cleaner can generally be used on surfaces other than sealed wood floors without causing damage, when properly diluted.
The standard multi-purpose formula also leaves behind a pleasant scent, though it's worth noting it's a cleaner first and foremost, not a registered disinfectant.
Fabuloso can be Used in other Ways
1) Fabuloso Can Clean Various Appliances
Appliances can be cleaned using Fabuloso. In this scenario, you'll want to prepare a suitably diluted mixture of water and Fabuloso.
After that, use a Fabuloso-filled spray bottle to clean the various surfaces of the appliance.
The diluted mixture cleans ovens, microwaves, tiles, floors, stovetops, and counters well.
To do this, spray the diluted Fabuloso mixture from at least six inches away from the surface. Then, using a sponge or microfiber cloth, wipe off the surface.
2) Fabuloso Can Clean Toilets and Bathrooms
Fabuloso can also be used to clean toilets and bathrooms. The cleaner is strong enough to clean non-porous surfaces, including the toilet bowl itself.
When cleaning a toilet bowl, however, you don't need to dilute the cleaner.
Pour a couple of cups of cleaner into the toilet bowl and scrub with a brush.
3) Fabuloso Can Clean Cabinets
Fabuloso isn't simply for cleaning floors. When cleaning wooden cabinets, the cleaner is also quite effective.
To clean your cabinets, use the same diluted mixture you used to clean the wood floor.
Spray the mixture over the wood surfaces and wipe it down with a sponge. It quickly cuts through dust and grime and leaves the surface smelling fresh.
4) Fabuloso Can Deodorize Garbage Cans
You don't need to buy separate cleaning products just to deal with a smelly garbage can.
Fabuloso works well as a deodorizer. It can clean garbage cans and keep them smelling fresh after they've been emptied.
Scrub and rinse the garbage can using a diluted combination of Fabuloso and hot water.
Fabuloso Alternatives for Wood Floors
You might be wondering if there are any other cleaners worth considering for wood floors.
When looking for an alternative, evaluate whether it can fully and quickly remove marks, how simple it is to apply, and how long it takes to dry.
Fabuloso may also be used to clean a laminate wood floor.
It's a multi-purpose cleaner that can be used on laminate wood floors in small, well-diluted amounts. Another advantage is that it leaves behind a pleasant scent.
Here are some Fabuloso Alternatives Worth Considering:
1) Bona Hardwood Cleaner
Bona hardwood cleaner is well known for quickly removing shoe scuffs and cutting through stubborn grime.
Some Bona systems come with their own dedicated mop and pre-filled cartridge, letting you use a simple microfiber pad to do the work correctly and quickly.
2) Murphy's Oil Soap Wood Cleaner
Murphy's Oil Soap is well known for being budget-friendly.
Because it's concentrated, it lasts longer, giving you more cleaning per bottle. Scuff marks and sticky grime are easily removed with this cleaner.
3) Black Diamond Cleaner
This is one of the more straightforward options for cleaning wood and laminate floors.
4) Bona Free and Simple Hardwood Floor Cleaner
This Bona formula has no added colors or fragrances. It's one of the better cleaners for lifting dust and grime off hardwood flooring without leaving any scent behind.
It also dissolves stubborn dirt and eliminates scuff marks. It's easy to use, especially when it comes to wiping up dirty water and spots without a rinse step.
Fabuloso can be used on Wooden Furniture
Fabuloso's neutral pH means it can be used, when properly diluted, on most hard surfaces in your home.
According to the brand, when diluted with a gallon of lukewarm water at the ratio listed on the bottle, it works well for general stain removal.
To get sparkling clean floors, always dilute to the ratio on the label, roughly a quarter cup per gallon of warm water for the standard formula, rather than guessing at a stronger mix.
Fabuloso can also be applied with a sponge to clean walls and bathroom surfaces.
A Note on Fabuloso's Antibacterial Line
Fabuloso is a popular surface cleaner and household cleaner thanks to its effectiveness in a variety of rooms, including living rooms, floors, bathrooms, and walls.
It's worth pointing out that the "kills 99.9% of germs" claim applies specifically to Fabuloso's EPA-registered antibacterial product line, not the standard multi-purpose cleaner used throughout most of this guide.
If disinfecting is your main goal rather than general cleaning, check the bottle for an EPA registration number and the word "antibacterial" or "disinfecting" on the label before relying on it for that purpose.
Tips to keep Wooden Floors in Top Shape
1) Clean Spills In a Jiffy
This could appear time-consuming, but believe me, it truly makes a difference. Moisture and wood are not friends.
Excess moisture can cause your wooden floors to swell, causing damage.
Left long enough, that kind of damage can mean your wooden floor needs to be replaced. Spills should be cleaned up as soon as possible. This is a good way to keep your wooden floor from absorbing too much moisture.
In general, you should keep excess moisture away from your wooden floors, including from wet mops and damp shoes.
2) Pad the Feet of Your Furniture
Scratches are common on wooden flooring. A scuffed wooden floor is not always appealing.
Pads should be placed beneath the feet of your furniture. This will keep furniture from scratching your wooden flooring.
The next time you move your furniture, it won't harm your flooring.
3) Renew the Coat Regularly
The protective coat on your wooden floor fades with time. As a result, your wooden flooring can start to look dull and ashy.
Refinishing or re-applying a protective coat every few years, depending on foot traffic, keeps the floor looking its best and adds a layer of protection against moisture and scratches.
4) Vacuum Frequently
Vacuuming allows you to eliminate dust particles and pet hair that your broom cannot.
A vacuum cleaner can pick up crumbs and grit that you might not even see, which is exactly the kind of debris that scratches a wood floor if it gets ground in underfoot.
