Want a cleaner toilet without the harsh chemicals?
You can make your own!
With just baking soda, essential oils, and citric acid, you have everything you need.
Let’s dive into how to make these simple, eco-friendly toilet bowl cleaner bombs.
Ready to get started?
Gather Your Ingredients
First things first, you need to grab your three main ingredients. Don’t worry; you probably already have these in your pantry or can easily find them at your local store:
- Baking soda: This will act as your base and scrub away the grime.
- Citric acid: This adds the fizz that helps break down stains and hard water deposits.
- Essential oils: These will add a lovely scent to your toilet bombs and provide some extra cleaning power.
Mix Your Dry Ingredients
Alright, now let’s get to mixing. In a large bowl, combine one cup of baking soda and a quarter cup of citric acid.
Mix them well with a spoon or a whisk. You want to make sure the two powders are evenly distributed.
If you see any clumps, break them apart with your fingers or the back of the spoon.
Add Essential Oils
Time to make these cleaning bombs smell amazing! Add 20-30 drops of your favorite essential oil.
Popular choices include lavender, lemon, or tea tree oil. Each of these not only smells great but also has natural antibacterial properties.
Mix well to evenly distribute the oil throughout the powder mixture.
Mold the Mixture
Now it’s time to form your toilet bombs. You can use silicone molds, ice cube trays, or just shape them by hand into small balls.
Press the mixture firmly into your chosen mold. If it’s too crumbly, lightly spritz with water (be careful, too much will start the fizzing reaction).
Leave the filled molds to dry for at least 4-6 hours or overnight for best results.
Store Your Toilet Bombs
After your toilet bombs are completely dry, pop them out of the molds and store them in an airtight container. Keep them in a cool, dry place like a bathroom cabinet.
They’ll stay fresh for months, ready to drop into your toilet whenever it needs a little freshening up.
Clean Your Toilet
Using your homemade toilet bombs is super easy. Just drop one into the toilet bowl and watch it fizz and bubble.
The fizzing action helps lift away grime and stains with no scrubbing needed. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes, then give the bowl a quick brush and flush.
Voila! A sparkling clean toilet with minimal effort.