Spring cleaning does not need to be a noxious-chemical-filled affair. Here are some ideas to keep your household chores nontoxic.

You Will Need

Lemon juice

White vinegar

Liquid soap

Tea tree oil

Club soda

Baking soda

Hydrogen peroxide

Kosher salt

Dishwasher detergent

Borax

Steps

Step 1 Use lemon juice or vinegar

Use lemon juice or white vinegar to remove stains, mildew, and grease streaks. Spray the liquid on a surface, and scrub it with a stiff brush or textured sponge.

Step 2 Make a disinfectant

Make a disinfectant by mixing 2 cups water, 3 tablespoons liquid soap, and two dozen drops of tea tree oil.

Step 3 Clean windows

Clean windows with a solution made by mixing 2 tablespoons of white vinegar with a gallon of water. Spray the solution on glass, and wipe it off with sheets of newspaper.

Step 4 Remove stains from carpets

Remove stains from carpets using club soda. Pour it on the carpet, and blot the carpet with a towel.

Step 5 Make a bathroom cleanser

Use baking soda as a bathroom cleanser. Dust the surface to be cleaned with baking soda, and scrub it with a damp cloth or sponge. To get rid of tougher grime, apply some kosher salt and scrub.

Kosher salt has a larger grain than ordinary table salt.

Step 6 Remove mold in bathroom tile grout

Remove mold from bathroom tile grout using a solution made with one part three-percent hydrogen peroxide and two parts water.Spray the solution on the mold, wait an hour, and rinse.

Step 7 Clean soiled linens

Clean soiled linens with a thick paste made with dishwasher detergent and borax. Rub the paste in, and rinse the fabric clean. Enjoy cleaning without worrying about toxic chemicals.

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