Murphy's
Murphy Oil Soap Original Formula Concentrated Wood Cleaner (16 oz)
Best gentle cleaner for maintaining finished wood and multi-surface home interiors.
Get ready to experience the trusted cleaning power of Murphy Oil Soap, Original Formula! This product has been a household staple for over 90 years, known for its naturally gentle yet effective cleaning action. It is ideal for safely cleaning finished wood surfaces, leaving them beautiful without any dulling residue. You can use it on wood floors, cabinets, tables & chairs, wood paneling, laminate floors, and bookcases. Beyond wood, it works great on non-wood surfaces too, including no-wax floors, ceramic tile, painted surfaces, laundry stains, cars, and vinyl. Plus, you can feel good about using it because it is biodegradable and phosphate free. Please note that due to formula differences, this specific product should not be used as a refill for Murphy's Spray or Just Squirt & Mop products. This bottle contains 16 fl oz (473 ml) of the classic cleaner.
$16.06
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
11
/ 669
#11 in Muti-surface Cleaners
Price vs Category Average
-28%
Below average
Who it's for
- Homeowners seeking a safe, effective deep clean for finished wood
- Users wanting to restore natural luster to aging wood furniture
- Budget-conscious shoppers needing a multi-purpose, long-lasting cleaning solution
Who should skip it
- Busy cleaners who prefer low-maintenance, no-rinse formulas
- Sensitive individuals who dislike strong, lingering chemical fragrances
- Owners of raw, porous, or delicate unfinished wood surfaces
Performance breakdown
Wood Surface Safety
Gentle formula preserves natural finishes without stripping or dulling wood.
Residue Prevention
Leaves surfaces clean and streak-free without a sticky film buildup.
Versatility
Highly effective across diverse materials from ceramic tile to automotive interiors.
Environmental Impact
Biodegradable and phosphate-free composition aligns with modern eco-conscious cleaning standards.
Concentration Efficiency
Small 16-ounce bottle provides significant cleaning power through dilution.
Application Convenience
Requires manual dilution, lacking the immediate ease of ready-to-use sprays.
Features
- Safely cleans wood
- Cleans wood and laminate surfaces beautifully
- No dulling residue
- Trusted for over 90 years
- Naturally gentle cleaner
- Biodegradable
- Phosphate free
What customers say
Murphy Oil Soap is a trusted favorite for wood care, celebrated for its gentle yet effective cleaning. It consistently cleans floors, cabinets, and furniture thoroughly without leaving residue or harming finishes. Many appreciate its comforting, distinctive scent, which signals a truly clean home. The concentrated formula provides excellent value, as a little goes a long way, making it an economical choice. Its reliable performance across various surfaces makes it a gold standard for maintaining wood.
Know before you buy
No, this concentrated formula is not intended to be used as a refill for Murphy's pre-mixed spray or 'Just Squirt & Mop' products. Using it in those bottles may cause performance issues due to differences in the chemical composition.
No, the original formula is designed to clean effectively without leaving behind a dulling residue. It is formulated to maintain the natural beauty of finished wood surfaces.
Yes, while it is famous for wood care, it is also effective on non-wood surfaces. You can safely use it on ceramic tile, no-wax floors, painted surfaces, vinyl, and even for treating laundry stains.
Yes, Murphy Oil Soap Original Formula is both biodegradable and phosphate-free, making it a more environmentally conscious choice for your household cleaning routine.
For most applications, simply diluting the soap in water and wiping the surface is sufficient. However, if you are using it on surfaces that come into direct contact with food or for heavy-duty cleaning, a quick rinse with clean water is recommended.
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