All Purpose Cleaner / Mop Soap Concentrated Base

Home cleaning products just got easier to make. Meet your new favorite All Purpose Cleaner & Mop Soap Base- a dual-purpose concentrate designed to help you create multiple cleaning products from one simple base. This versatile formula can be used to create either an All Purpose Cleaner or a Mop Soap depending on your dilution ratio, giving makers like you an easy way to expand into an entirely new product category without the overwhelm of starting from scratch or building formulas. Formulated with a plant-based cleaning system and made with plant-derived sugarcane alcohol instead of traditional SDA alcohol, this base was thoughtfully designed to deliver a powerful clean. It helps cut through dirt and grime while leaving surfaces streak-free and residue-free. Safe for use on sealed surfaces such as countertops, glass, stainless steel, granite, and sealed floors including luxury vinyl plank (LVP), wood floors, tile, stone, and polished concrete. Simply add 1–2% fragrance oil to the base, then dilute with distilled water depending on the type of product you’d like to create: All Purpose Cleaner: 1:19 dilution ratio (5% concentrate to 95% distilled water) Mop Soap: 1:32 dilution ratio (typically sold as concentrate to customers with directions for their dilution) * Please note: This is a concentrate, if you are wanting to create an All Purpose Cleaner, you will need DISTILLED water! How to Use & Resources How to make an All Purpose Cleaner (quick start) 1. Measure Your Ingredients. Determine the batch size you are planning to create and measure out ingredients accordingly. Our recommended dilution ratio is 95% distilled water, 5% scented concentrate. Click HERE for our APC calculator! 2. Combine APC base & fragrance oil. Mix thoroughly. If the fragrance does not bind properly, we recommend adding a 1:1 ratio of polysorbate 20 and fragrance oil. (Increase as needed!) 3. Add distilled water. Then stir your mixture for at least 2 minutes or until fully combined. 4. Package. Once your all purpose cleaner is complete, you can pour it into your desired packaging. 5. Label + Cure. Now that your all purpose cleaner is packaged, it's time to add your label! We recommend allowing it to cure for at least 24 hours before testing. Looking for full instructions? Click here for our full step-by-step guide. Directions for end user (to include on your labels): Shake before use. Spray onto surface and wipe clean with a cloth. For tougher residue, allow product to sit for a few seconds before wiping. How to Make a Mop Soap Floor Cleaner (typically sold as a concentrate) (quick start) 1. Measure Your Ingredients. Determine your batch size and measure out your ingredients. Click HERE for our mop soap calculator! 2. Combine APC base & fragrance oil. Mix thoroughly. If the fragrance does not bind properly, we recommend adding a 1:1 ratio of polysorbate 20 and fragrance oil. (Increase as needed!) 3. Stir Until Fully Combined. Stir your mixture for at least 2 minutes or until fully combined. 4. Package. Once your mop soap concentrate is complete, you can pour it into your desired packaging. 5. Label + Cure. Now that your mop soap is packaged, it's time to add your label! We recommend allowing it to cure for at least 24 hours before testing. Looking for full instructions? Click here for our full step-by-step guide. Directions for end user (to include on your labels): Mix 2-4 oz concentrate with 1 gallon of water. Apply to floors with a mop or sponge and allow to air dry. More In Depth Resources: Click here for our Midwest Makers Guide to All Purpose Cleaner/Mop Soap Base How to Make an All Purpose Cleaner (step-by-step guide) All Purpose Cleaner Creator Calculator How to Make Mop Soap (step-by-step guide) Mop Soap Creator Calculator How to Sell and Market Your New Product Key Features - One base, multiple product possibilities — all purpose cleaner + mop soap - Plant based cleaning system plus plant-derived sugarcane alcohol - Thoughtfully formulated to help cut through everyday dirt and grime while leaving surfaces fresh, clean, and residue-free. - Fragrance-ready — mixes smoothly with fragrance oils - Beginner-friendly — create cleaning products without complicated formulating - Vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and eco-conscious - Phthalate-free / Paraben-free Technical Details View SDS INCI (Ingredients): Aqua, Sugar Cane Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Lauramine Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide Recommended FO load: 1%-2% (by weight) *Max of 4% (may require polysorbate 20) - Always check IFRA: Follow the IFRA Category 10A. Usage varies by fragrance. - Label responsibly according to your state's regulations. - Recommend cure time: 24 hours - No additional preservatives required. - California Prop 65 compliant WARNING: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest. If in eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. If swallowed, drink water and seek medical advice if needed.Test on a small, inconspicuous area before use. Not recommended for unfinished or unsealed surfaces. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I have to use distilled water? A: Yes! Distilled water is required for this base. Tap water, filtered water, or spring water can introduce minerals, bacteria, and impurities that may impact the stability, clarity, preservation system, and overall performance of your final product. For best results and product safety, always use distilled water. Q: Where do I put "parfum" in the INCI? A: Between "Lauramine Oxide" and "Ethylhexylglycerin"! Q: What’s the difference between the All Purpose Cleaner and Mop Soap? A: The base itself is the same! The difference comes down to dilution ratio and intended usage. - The All Purpose Cleaner is diluted for ready-to-use spray applications. - The Mop Soap is typically sold as a concentrate that customers dilute into mop water before use. One base = multiple product possibilities. Q: Do I need to use Polysorbate 20? A: Maybe! If the fragrance you are working with makes the formula cloudy, a 1:1 ratio of Polysorbate 20 is recommended! And/or if you go over 3% fragrance load you very well may need Polysorbate 20 to help properly bind fragrance oil into the formula and improve clarity/stability. Fragrance oils vary greatly, so testing is always required. Q: Can I use any fragrance oil? A: Most fragrance oils can work well in this base, but performance and stability will vary depending on the fragrance. Always test your fragrance oil at your desired usage rate before selling finished products. Be sure to follow IFRA Category 10A guidelines for your specific fragrance oil. We recommend MWFC fragrance oils! 😉 Q: Why is my cleaner cloudy or separating? A: Some fragrance oils naturally cause cloudiness or separation in water-based products. This is normal and depends on the fragrance composition and usage rate. Using Polysorbate 20 and proper mixing techniques can help improve stability and appearance. Q: Do I need to add a preservative? A: No additional preservative is needed when using the base as directed. This formula already contains a preservative system. However, if you add additional water-based ingredients beyond the recommended formulation, additional preservation testing may be required. Q: Can I sell this as a concentrate? A: Yes! Many makers choose to sell the Mop Soap as a concentrate with dilution directions for their customers. This can help reduce packaging and shipping costs while creating a refill-style product experience. For the All Purpose Cleaner you should NOT sell as a concentrate and instead follow the instructions on how to make this product. We laid this out for you in the step-by-step guide here. Q: What surfaces can this be used on? A: This formula is designed for use on many common household surfaces including countertops, glass, stainless steel, granite, sealed wood floors, tile, stone, luxury vinyl plank (LVP), and polished concrete. We always recommend testing on a small inconspicuous area first and avoiding unfinished or unsealed surfaces. Q: Is this product beginner-friendly? A: Absolutely. This base was designed to make home cleaning products approachable and easy to create - without needing to formulate from scratch. Simply fragrance, dilute, bottle, and test! Q: What packaging works best? A: For All Purpose Cleaner applications, most makers use PET or glass spray bottles. For Mop Soap concentrates, PET or HDPE bottles are popular options. Always test your packaging for compatibility and leakage with your final formula. Q: What’s the shelf life? A: Unopened and stored in a cool, dry place, the concentrate base has an estimated shelf life of approximately 12 months. Once diluted and fragranced, we recommend using finished products within 6–12 months for best performance and freshness. Q: Can I market this as antibacterial or disinfecting? A: No. This product is not EPA-registered as a disinfectant or sanitizer. Avoid antibacterial, disinfecting, or germ-killing claims in your marketing or labeling.