Refresh using tea tree oilTea tree oil is great to tackle mildew and mould. Keep it in an open bowl in the fridge so that it can soak the bad odour.It can even be used to clean ovens and unblock drains. Just boil the utensil with vinegar and see the stains disappear. Use it on floors, dining tables, the sink, ceramic, as well as bathroom tiles and mirrors. When mixed with water, it penetrates into grease and makes it easier to clean and the abrasive quality is great for cleaning bathrooms. Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and put a few drops of tea tree oil in it.

These properties make it a great cleaning agent. After drying, it gives the furniture a brand new look.Switch to castile soapThis is a non-toxic, biodegradable soap that has multiple uses. Castile soap can be mixed with water in several different concentrations depending upon the use.These are five ways in which you can clean and detox your house with all natural ingredients:Make a multipurpose disposable bath towel fabric Manufacturers sprayMost of the popular DIY cleaning hacks include the use of vinegar. You can even add a few drops of lemon for a zesty smell. Mix it with vinegar for a sparkly floor. Most cleaning products are loaded with several types of chemicals. Fill a spray bottle with equal parts of vinegar and water.

Spray it on areas that have mould growing on it, leave it for 30 minutes and scrub it off.Multiple uses of bicarbonate of soda Bicarbonate of soda works in three ways. Use a more concentrated version to clean up the dishes. This mixture will work on 90 per cent of stains and grime. Dab some of the olive oil on the cloth and gently polish it over the surface of the furniture and leave it to dry. If you want to get rid of the smell of vinegar, add a few drops of essential oils to the mix. It deodorises, fizzles when mixed with water and is also a gentle abrasive. Vinegar alone can also take off stains from utensils. It can be used as detergent for laundry, dish soap, hand soap or even as a floor cleaner.Cleaning your house could be a daunting task and it is better done without or with minimal use of chemicals.Olive oil as furniture polishThis is an amazing alternative to furniture polish. It is also great when paired with vinegar to remove stubborn stains and grease.