When it comes to cleaning the house with little kids, being able to whip together a cleaner in just a few seconds is a lifesaver. I have been looking for any way to eliminate toxic cleaners and use more natural ingredients. A homemade toilet cleaner was at the top of my list.
I love being able to take a few ingredients, usually 2-3 and some essential oils and make a cleaner that can be used immediately.
I have come to realize that the store-bought cleaners that I used to spend $3-$5 dollars a bottle on are dangerous, harsh, and just unnecessary for daily cleaning.
These homemade concoctions are so easy and inexpensive to make, you will never want to buy a commercial brand toilet cleaner again.
I love having options and being aware of possible ingredient substitutions for the recipes that I use regularly.
While most of the ingredients that are included in these super simple recipes are things that I have on hand at all times, it is great to have an alternative if necessary.
Cleaning your toilet, is not fun. I also find that I am cleaning my toilet way more frequently than I do a whole bathroom cleanup, so I needed a method that was easy and quick.
Fortunately, these simple and easy recipes are so effective to use, they really get the job done quickly.
1. Vinegar Version Toilet Bowl Cleaner
iiIngredients for vinegar version:
- 1/2 cup Vinegar
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- 3 – 5 drops Essential Oils (Lemon, Lavender, Tea Tree, or Clove are great choices to disinfect and freshen) My absolute favorite essential oils are Jubilee of Wellness. You can find their awesome line of oils here: Jubilee of Wellness Essential Oils.
Directions:
- Add ingredients to the toilet bowl First add the vinegar, then sprinkle the backing soda over top. Finally add the essential oils.
- Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Scrub with a toilet brush and and rinse by flushing.
Your 1st Step to a Simple Living Lifestyle!
A great place to start with Simple Living is to start making your own cleaning and personal products!
With this FREE eBook, you can easily get started with over 10 quick but effective recipes that use ingredients you already have in your house!
2) Hydrogen Peroxide Version
Ingredients:
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup Hydrogen Peroxide
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- 3 – 5 drops Essential Oils (Lemon, Lavender, Tea Tree, or Clove are great choices to disinfect). My absolute favorite essential oils are Jubilee of Wellness. You can find thier awesome line of oils here: Jubilee of Wellness Essential Oils
Directions:
- Add ingredients to the toilet bowl. First add hydrogen peroxide to the toilet, then sprinkle baking soda over top. Finally add the essential oils.
- Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Scrub and rinse by flushing.
Of these two methods, I much prefer the vinegar method. Hydrogen peroxide will do in a pinch but vinegar is cheaper and I always have it on hand.
Typically I keep a small jar of vinegar (which I fill and refill from a larger bulk bottle), a mason jar of baking soda with a sprinkle lid (a lid from a parmesan cheese container works great), a bottle of lemon essential oils, and a toilet brush in my bathroom closet at all times.
The job is easy which is great because I hate cleaning the bathroom!
Love these super easy, homemade recipes? Check out our easy, effective, and homemade ant killer.
If so, grab the Simple Living DIY ebook by signing up below!
Your 1st Step to a Simple Living Lifestyle!
A great place to start with Simple Living is to start making your own cleaning and personal products!
With this FREE eBook, you can easily get started with over 10 quick but effective recipes that use ingredients you already have in your house!
Welcome to Wingin’ it on the Homestead! My name is Stephanie Leaf. I am a wife to a can-fix-anything husband, mother of two boys under 3, future expert gardener, lover of anything old and dusty, and inspiring homesteader. My family and I are new to this journey and loving every minute of it. Please join me in embracing a simpler life!