All-natural Bombs to Clean and Freshen Up Your Toilet

Bad odour in the bathroom is one of those things we’ve all had to deal with. Keeping the toilet fresh between cleaning sprees is an issue that plagues every home. These handy, all-natural toilet bombs will help you freshen things up.

The majority of toiler cleaner bomb recipes contain the standard bath bomb baking soda and citric acid base. There are other extra ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide and vinegar too. Since vinegar is similar to citric acid, you can use it as a substitute or leave it out. Hydrogen peroxide is a great home cleaning product and sanitizer, but there is one problem. The liquid will cause the baking soda to start fizzling. Instead you can use borax that, once dissolved, gives off hydrogen peroxide. To personalise the toilet fizzies, use your favourite scents. Here are three easy recipes you can try right now.


Simple Toilet Cleaner Bombs

The three basic ingredients in this recipe have natural cleaning and deodorising properties. Baking soda is a mild abrasive that removes the bad odours and neutralises acids. On the other hand, citric acid dissolves the hard water stains and sanitises the surface. The essential oils will make your bathroom the best-smelling spot in the house.

What You’ll Need:

• 2 cups baking soda
• 2/3 cup citric acid
• essential oils of your choice
• water
• misting spray
• baking sheet
• airtight container for storage


Directions:

In a glass bowl, mix the citric acid and the baking soda. It’s recommendable to use a mask and latex gloves to protect your eyes and skin. To prevent the fizzing action when adding the water and essential oils, use a spray bottle and slowly mist the dry powder. Moisturise until you have barely wet the mixture before you pour in the essential oils. Stir until the oils are completely absorbed. If needed, wet down some more until you have a slightly damp powder consistency. Create single use size toilet cleaners with a spoon and place them on a baking sheet. Let the bombs dry overnight and then store them in an appropriate container.


Powerful Toilet Cleaner Bombs

Your toilet looks stale and stinky? No problem. These toilet bombs with added extra power will make your loo sparkling clean without the scrubbing and the harsh chemicals.

What You’ll Need:

• ½ cup baking soda
• ½ cup borax or cornstarch
• ½ cup citric acid
• spray bottle with water
• gallon size zip bag
• essential oils (optional)
• silicone mould


Directions:

Start by pouring the baking soda and the cornstarch in the gallon size zip bag and knead to mix the ingredients. Mist the powdery mixture with the spray bottle and then knead. Repeat several times until the moisture is fully absorbed. Avoid adding too much water. The mixture is ready if when squeezed the contents stay clumped together. If the bag expands, let some of the air out. Add 25-30 drops of essential oil and mix again. Once you have the desired consistency, pack the mixture into your hosen moulds. Leave the toilet cleaning bombs to dry overnight and then remove them from the mould. Store in a jar or another container with a tight fitting lid.


Vinegar Toilet Cleaner Bombs

Vinegar and baking soda are a popular all natural cleaning duo. You can use these powerful cleaners in almost any part of the house, including the bathroom, toilet or urinal. Here is how to make your own vinegar toilet fizzies.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 cup baking soda
• ½ teaspoon vinegar
• ¼ cup citric acid
• 1 tbsp hydrogen peroxide
• 15-20 drops of essential oil
• parchment paper
• sheet pan
• measuring spoons
• spray bottle


Instructions:

Pour the baking soda into a bowl and break up the clumps with a fork. Then add the citric acid and stir well. In a glass, mix the hydrogen peroxide and the vinegar and then pour the liquid drop by drop into the bowl with baking soda. Lastly, bring in the essential oil and mix. Scoop half a teaspoon of the mixture to make small half rounds and then scoop them on the parchment paper. Let them dry for at least four hours. Keep your toilet cleaner bombs in a cute container over the toilet and simply drop one in when needed.

These easy-to-use toilet bombs will not only keep your commode fresh, but will also make bathroom cleaning a breeze.