Murphy’s Oil Soap is known as a wood floor cleaner, but it is much more useful than that! Check out this list of ideas and hacks on uses for Murphy’s Oil Soap that will blow your mind.
If you don’t currently use Murphy’s Oil Soap, it’s probably one of those staple cleaners that you at least saw around your parents’ or grandparents’ house.
It’s been around in some form or another for more than 100 years, so its effectiveness is unquestionable. It’s most commonly known as a wood floor cleaner, but this natural oil soap can do so much more than clean wood floors.
Fun Fact: There’s no actual oil in Murphy’s Oil Soap. Yup, it’s true! Pine oil is used in raw form, but once all the ingredients are turned into soap, there’s no oil remaining in the product – just in case you were worried about “cleaning” with an oil!
Now, let’s get to it. Here are 16 Murphy’s Oil Soap uses you may not have heard of before today. Prepare to be amazed!
Murphy’s Oil Soap Uses Your Grandma Never Taught You
Are you intrigued by how to use Murphy’s Oil Soap for more than just cleaning wood floors? I don’t blame you because I really had no idea that it could be used for such a wide variety of uses!
Check out these 16 surprising Murphy’s Oil Soap Uses!
Rejuvenate Paint Brushes | Art Du Jour
Do you have a dried paintbrush that’s now petrified because you let the paint dry on the bristles? Soaking it in Murphy Oil Soap for 24-48 hours with dissolve the paint and soften the bristles so that it’s like new again.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”http://marthalever.blogspot.com/2011/11/heres-good-tip.html” name=”Here’s a good tip…” summary=”I left one of my favorite brushes in acrylic paint for several days and you know what that means. Good thing I found this tip that did the trick!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iouJdJeoLsw/Tsp4Z9uPO-I/AAAAAAAAF3I/I6eW4hQfOXw/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/IMG_2143.jpg”]Quickly Wash Paint Brushes | Refunk My Junk
If you’re remodeling and doing lots of painting, you may want to take a page out of this clever woman’s book. She keeps Murphy Oil Soap in a soap dispenser by the sink to wash her brushes out quickly after each use.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”http://refunkmyjunk.com/furniture-painting-tips-tuesday-4/” name=”Furniture Painting Tips on Tuesday – Refunk My Junk” summary=”When I get busy painting furniture, sometimes my paint brushes pay the price. Use this trick to easily clean your brushes so they’re like new again!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://refunkmyjunk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/furniturepaintingtipscollage_thumb4.jpg”]Make Your Sink Sparkle | Rainboots and Apron Strings
Shine your sink and protect it against spots with Murphy Oil Soap. Buff and dry after application — so shiny! You’ll be amazed at the difference it makes.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://rainbootsandapronstrings.com/incredible-murphy-oil-soap-hacks-and-uses/” name=”Incredible Murphy’s Oil Soap Hacks And Uses” summary=”How to use Murphy’s Oil Soap around your home and garden.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://rainbootsandapronstrings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_58933.jpg”]Clean Wooden Cabinets | The Kitchn
Clean wooden cabinets inside and out with the hands-down best cleaner for the job. It easily cuts through grease and grime and leaves a beautiful shiny, silky finish.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-clean-wood-kitchen-cabinets-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-218365″ name=”How To Clean Wood Kitchen Cabinets (and the Best Cleaner for the Job)” summary=”Spot-cleaning kitchen cabinets after spills and drips is easy enough, but finding a process and product that removes the grime and grease from daily use takes patience.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,w_1500/https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Fgen-atmedia%2F3%2F2015%2F05%2F3c46f2e3609f04df0589c3e25503c6903fde853a.jpeg”]Clean Jewelry | Fun Times Guide
One lady learned from a jeweler years ago that the soap was great for cleaning jewelry. All you need is hot water, a couple of drops of Murphy’s Oil Soap, and a kid-sized toothbrush to work wonders on dirty jewelry.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://beauty.thefuntimesguide.com/how-to-clean-jewelry-at-home/” name=”How To Clean Jewelry At Home” summary=”I hate taking my rings to jewelry stores to have them cleaned – because they always want to sell you something. Here’s how to clean jewelry at home yourself” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://beauty.thefuntimesguide.com/files/clean-jewelry-with-dish-soap-and-hair-dryer.jpg”]White Oil Recipe | Gardening Know How
Make your own insecticide by creating a white oil out of Murphy Oil Soap and mineral oil. His homemade insecticide works well against aphids and mites.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/white-oil-insecticide.htm” name=”White Oil Recipe: How To Make White Oil For An Insecticide” summary=”If it’s difficult to find a good organic insecticide, you may ask yourself how do I make my own insecticide? Making white oil insecticide is easy and inexpensive. This article will show you how.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/homemade-white-oil.jpg”]Clean Leather | Hunker
Did you know you can use it to clean leather? It doesn’t stain leather fabrics the way some other soaps do.
Just make sure you dry the leather with a towel after cleaning to prevent the material from soaking up too much water.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.hunker.com/12001681/how-to-clean-leather-with-murphy-oil-soap” name=”How to Clean Leather With Murphy Oil Soap” summary=”While most people associate Murphy Oil Soap with cleaning wooden surfaces such as floors and furniture, the soap is also safe for use on other household surfaces, including garments like leather.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://img.hunkercdn.com/640/ppds/d457af6a-adf1-44ca-aa88-e2e35c3719e4.jpg”]DIY Swiffer WetJet Refill Recipe | Mother Bear Naturals
Save loads of money by making your own Swiffer Wet Jet refills. Here’s a recipe for an antibacterial formula using our favorite soap, vinegar, tea tree oil, and water!
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”http://motherbearnaturals.blogspot.com/2010/05/swifter-wetjet-refill-recipe.html” name=”Swifter WetJet Refill Recipe” summary=”Yes, I’m frugal. I also believe children should have chores. My children do the sweeping an mopping of the main rooms.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n4IiUmCMt58/S9nGfy2wQJI/AAAAAAAAANI/42TZPNXkioM/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/IMG_0824.JPG”]Sticky Wooden Banister Cleaner | Savoring The Good
Clean up sticky wooden banisters on the stairs. You know how icky those things get in humid weather. Freshening them up is easier than you think!
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.savoringthegood.com/cleaning-sticky-wooden-bannisters/” name=”Cleaning Sticky Wooden Banisters” summary=”Cleaning sticky wooden banisters is easier than you think! Just a bit of wiping with the right product and you have clean, fresh banisters in no time! ” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.savoringthegood.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Cleaning-Wooden-Banister.jpg”]Non-Toxic Homemade Cleaning Wipes | HubPages
If you’re looking for greener cleaning solutions, you can’t go wrong with homemade cleaning wipes. You can use either Murphy’s Oil Soap or Castille Soap in this recipe that helps save money, avoid harmful chemicals, and works like a charm.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://hubpages.com/living/How-to-Make-Non-toxic-Homemade-Cleaning-Wipes” name=”How to Make Non-toxic, Homemade Cleaning Wipes” summary=”You can easily make non-toxic cleaning wipes at home with just a few simple ingredients.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/6662669_f1024.jpg”]Freshen Up Woodwork | This Old House
Remove grime on clear wood finishes by mixing equal parts soap and paint thinner. The paint thinner will likely remove a thin layer of the clear finish that has melded with the grime.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.thisoldhouse.com/woodworking/21015275/clean-grime-from-woodwork” name=”Clean Grime from Woodwork” summary=”Refresh your tired wood furniture and trim without having to strip and refinish” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/kuGJ0_OP1hbF_Ae1HqW05CJRLxY=/0x32:450×268/fit-in/1200×630/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19490499/grime_fighters_x.jpg”]Clothing Stain Remover | Springtime Cottage
Who knew that Murphy’s Oil Soap could be used as a stain remover for your clothes? I sure didn’t, but it really works at lifting those stains away without bleach.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://springtimecottage.com/2020/01/25-surprising-ways-to-use-murphys-oil-soap/” name=”25 Surprising Ways To Use Murphy’s Oil Soap – Springtime Cottage” summary=”You won’t believe how many different ways you can use Murphy’s Oil Soap!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://springtimecottage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_7013Murphys-Oil-Soap-Cleaning-hacks.jpg”]Homemade Soft Scrub | Food.com
Make a DIY soft scrub that works great on sinks, showers, and tubs. You only need 2-3 ingredients for this simple homemade cleaner.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.food.com/recipe/soft-scrub-85197″ name=”DIY Soft Scrub Recipe” summary=”This is great for sinks, showers, and even hands. It shines my stainless steel sink, it doesn’t scratch my stovetop – it’s terrific!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/q_92,fl_progressive,w_1200,c_scale/v1/img/recipes/85/19/7/picDsGNux.jpg”]Dry Erase Board Cleaner | Full of Great Ideas
Accidentally use permanent marker on your dry erase board? Or perhaps your dry erase markers just don’t erase like they’re supposed to? Try a combination of Murphy’s and a magic eraser to clean your dry erase board!
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”http://fullofgreatideas.blogspot.com/2012/05/out-damned-spot-out-i-say-permant.html” name=”How to Easily Remove Permanent Marker” summary=”Do you have permanent marker on your dry erase board? Here’s how to get it off.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S9Lb-zvasP4/T6G9Jc-Ly3I/AAAAAAAADNI/v0uOE6vFkMc/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/IMG-20120501-00151.jpg”]DIY Febreeze | Camp Wander
Soap, essential oils, and warm water are all you need to create a great-smelling all-purpose cleaner that smells even better than Febreeze.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.campwander.com/blogs/camp-wander/diy-better-than-fabreeze” name=”DIY Better Than Febreeze” summary=”Start the new year right by making your own “do no harm” cleaning products. They’re better for your health, the planet, your bank account and they usually do a better job! ” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1884/3681/articles/204986379blog_DIY-Fabreeze-sm_600x.jpg?v=1516855558″]Cleaning Stencils | Creative Infusion
If you’re the crafty type and use stencils in your projects frequently, Murphy Oil Soap will clean the paint off stencils in a pinch.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”http://creativeinfusion.blogspot.com/2013/09/cleaning-stencils.html” name=”Cleaning Stencils” summary=”Do you have messy stencils? Clean them with this secret?” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2NgzITkhhOs/Ujd2SV8xjmI/AAAAAAAAASQ/0k1ATnSQqaw/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/IMG_3046.JPG”]Who knew there were so many different ways to use this wood cleaner? I don’t know about you, but I sure didn’t.
I can’t wait to use some of these clever hacks now that I know how to use Murphy’s Oil Soap. Some of these uses and tips will make some of my cleaning tasks easier and faster!
