How to clean sliding door tracks without harsh chemicals

What people tried

Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.

1. 1
   Cleaning the track weekly with general-purpose cleaners or disinfectants like Lysol, Mrs. Meyer's, and Spic and Span.
2. 2
   Using a shop vac with a HEPA filter and a dry paintbrush followed by a damp microfiber cloth
3. 3
   Using a steam cleaner with a cleaning or detailing brush
4. 4
   Vacuuming first and scrubbing with a mixture of powdered Tide laundry detergent and hot water
5. 5
   Using a spray of diluted Mr. Clean or a mixture of Dawn, water, and 70% rubbing alcohol
6. 6
   Opening windows partially and wiping down the sill manually
7. 7
   Using a shop vac or dust buster with a brush attachment to suck up spiders and dirt before cleaning
8. 8
   Hiring a window cleaning company
9. 9
   Cutting a sponge to match the contour of the sill to clean it

In their words

Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.