Can I use Original Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaner on Hardwood?

SAFE WITH CONDITIONS

Hardwood finish condition is decisive: unfinished, unsealed, unpainted, waxed, oiled, or worn wood is prohibited.

Why

Pine-Sol is intended for washable hard surfaces and the manufacturer provides hardwood-cleaning guidance, but explicitly excludes several wood finishes. Ordinary sealed, intact hardwood is reasonably compatible when used as directed.

What to do

Use only on sealed, intact hardwood; dilute as directed, apply sparingly, avoid soaking, and wipe/rinse residue promptly. Do not use on unfinished, unsealed, unpainted, waxed, oiled, or worn wood.

pH

Not stated

Relevant chemistry

2X-concentrated dilutable cleaner and disinfectant; ingredients include alcohol ethoxylates, alkyl sulfonate, and citric acid. Disinfects hard, nonporous surfaces when directed.

How to interpret this result

For Hardwood, this is a conditional result rather than unrestricted approval. Use Original Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaner only within the conditions above, especially any limits on finish, sealing, contact time, rinsing or spot-testing.

Evidence scope: exact product. The compatibility record is tied to manufacturer evidence identified for this specific cleaner.

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