Like most commercial cleaners, toilet bowl deodorizers often contain chemicals considered unsafe for people and the environment. If you are looking for a safer way to keep your toilet bright and fresh, try a natural alternative. A homemade deodorizer applied to your toilet bowl is highly effective. Best of all, many ingredients used to mix the cleaner may already be in your pantry.
Step 1
Pour 2 cups of water into a small pitcher. Add 2 tbsp. of baking soda to the water.
Step 2
Stir the water and baking soda with a plastic or wooden spoon to combine. Add 2 tbsp. of vinegar to the water and baking soda. Adding the vinegar will cause the toilet bowl deodorizer to foam slightly.
Step 3
Add 1 tsp. of your favorite essential oil to the mixture and stir to combine. Pour the toilet bowl deodorizer into 12-oz. spray bottle.
Step 4
Spray the mixture onto the inside of your toilet bowl. Allow the toilet bowl deodorizer to sit for at least 20 minutes.
Step 5
Scrub the toilet bowl with a toilet brush. Flush the toilet bowl to remove any debris loosened by the scrubbing. Repeat whenever necessary.
Tips and Warnings
- Add ½ tsp. of liquid castile soap to the toilet bowl deodorizer for additional cleaning and deodorizing powder. Combining 2 parts borax to 1 part lemon juice in a bucket also works to clean stains and kill odors when applied with a toilet brush. The toilet bowl deodorizer will keep for up to two weeks when stored in the spray bottle.
- Treat the homemade toilet deodorizer as you would any chemical cleaner, and keep it out of reach of children. If you suspect ingestion, seek medical attention immediately.
Things You'll Need
- Water
- Small pitcher
- Baking soda
- Plastic or wooden spoon
- Vinegar
- Essential oil
- Toilet brush
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