WHY MAKE YOUR OWN TOILET CLEANER?
For years, I spent way too much money on expensive toilet bowl cleaners, especially those chlorine tablets you were supposed to handle with gloves before dropping them into the tank. They had such a strong bleach smell that my kids’ eyes would sting whenever they walked into the bathroom. At the time, I convinced myself it was worth it because having a sparkling clean toilet seemed important.
However, everything changed when I decided to embrace a chemical-free lifestyle. That meant replacing every household cleaner I owned. I quickly discovered that finding truly chemical-free cleaning products at the grocery store was nearly impossible. I was frustrated not only by the harsh ingredients in most products but also by the price. Why are bathroom cleaners so expensive?
Thankfully, there are a lot of easy do-it-yourself recipes on the web. I have tried several and finally ended up using my own calculations to get a little more fizz.
ADD ONS
You can add essential oils for a nice scent or even a few drops of scented castile soap. Personally, I do not bother with essential oils for the toilet bowl cleaner. However, if you would like to add a few drops to this recipe, tea tree and peppermint essential oils are a nice addition. They can help kill bacteria and both have a fresh scent. Below is the easy recipe I came up with!
WANT MORE?
It can be stressful switching over to a more natural lifestyle. In my opinion, taking one step at a time is the best way to make the switch. If you are looking for easy DIY skincare recipes, check out the Beyond Beauty book available on Amazon.
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup Vinegar
Instructions
- Pour baking soda into the toilet bowl.
- Then pour in vinegar.
- Let these two ingredients sit in the toilet for about 2-5 minutes. It will fizz up for about a minute.
- Use a toilet brush to clean your toilet.
- Flush and done.
So easy! Love it.