I accidentally discovered this recipe for DIY toilet cleaning tablets, thanks to someone My children. Does anyone have kids who flush everything down the toilet?? Although it may have been unintentional, this happy accident has saved me a lot of cleaning over the years.
How I (accidentally) discovered these DIY toilet cleaning tablets
One time, I made a big batch of my regular products Effervescent sea salt bath and Bath bomb after giving birth. I had some friends who were expecting babies and I wanted to give them as gifts.
I saved some broken pieces from when I took them out of the molds and was planning to use them myself. I put them in a bag next to my bathtub and my 1 year old got into them (in a 1 year old way). She was going through a phase of flushing everything down the toilet, and this was no exception.
My first reaction was to stifle my discomfort at flushing something else down the toilet. Then I was angry that I wouldn’t be able to use the bath bomb myself.
I didn’t want to flush the toilet until they finished fizzing because I wasn’t sure that would be good for the pipes. As I stood there watching them flush and mourning the loss of my relaxing bath, I noticed that the toilet felt cleaner as it flushed.
I used a toilet brush to make sure it was all dissolved, and when I flushed the toilet, I was shocked at how clean it was. I realized that bath bombs contain a lot of ingredients that naturally detoxify, and that these ingredients also work great for detoxifying and cleaning toilets.
Effective toilet bowl cleaner
I played around with the recipe to make it more effective because it doesn’t need to be gentle enough on the skin. The result is an inexpensive, easy-to-make, and highly effective toilet cleaning tablet. The best part? Toddlers love using these because they are fun, so my toilets have been cleaned more frequently.
These toilet cleaning tablets freshen up the bathroom and leave the toilet sparkling. I store it in an airtight glass jar in the bathroom and use it as needed. I have found that if stored properly, they keep for several months.
Baking soda is great for gently cleaning dirt and deodorizing. Citric acid is naturally found in citrus fruits and helps dissolve mineral deposits. Together, they make an effective natural toilet bowl cleaner.
And even though I don’t make homemade cleaners as much anymore now that I’ve found healthier versions, I still enjoy getting them out on occasion.
Cleaning natural toilets
If you’re still using “call poison control if you drink, inhale, or look at this type of cleaner incorrectly,” try these instead. All ingredients are food grade and can technically be used in cooking. Although I definitely wouldn’t eat it due to the concentration of baking soda and citric acid.
Give more options for cleaning your toilet (and bathroom). In this post. And if you don’t want to make your own, there are some good pre-made options out there now. One of my favorite natural cleansers branch basics, Also works with toilet bowls. And you can add some of their Oxygen Boost powder if you need something a little stronger.
Note: I haven’t tried flushing the toilet before it’s completely thawed, but I don’t suggest trying it. I think this kind of pressure in the pipes is not the best idea! The toilet bowl cleaning tablet also needs a little time to work and clean the bowl.
These aren’t the kind of toilet tablets that go in the toilet tank, in case you were wondering. They go directly into the bowl for cleaning as needed.
A natural recipe for toilet cleaning tablets
Make a natural toilet cleaner using food-grade ingredients like baking soda, citric acid, and essential oils.
fruit: 40 Toilet tablets
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In a glass bowl, mix baking soda and citric acid in a glass bowl. I suggest wearing a mask and some rubber gloves to protect your skin and eyes.
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Slowly sprinkle the dry powder with water, mixing as you go. You want to barely get the powder wet so it sticks together in the mold. I used a small fine spray bottle and about 8 sprays. Too much will cause buzzing.
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Add essential oils and continue mixing.
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Using a small (or larger) spoon, scoop out spoonfuls and place on a piece of parchment paper to dry. You can also use a silicone mold for this step.
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Allow the toilet tablets to dry overnight and then carefully place them in an airtight container to use as needed.
- I haven’t tried flushing the toilet before it’s completely dissolved, but I wouldn’t suggest trying it (I think that kind of pressure in the pipes isn’t the best idea!)
- I usually use a small measuring spoon for these, but I’ve also used 1/2 tablespoon. You’ll get fewer toilet tablets, but stronger cleaning power with a larger scoop.
Tips for making toilet cleaning tablets
The number one mistake people make with bath bombs and similar recipes is adding too much water. The mixture should look like wet sand when crushed together. Too much water will cause the citric acid to react prematurely and fizz.
I use water, but some people use a combination of alcohol and water. The alcohol adds some moisture to help the powders stick together without getting too wet. If it’s a really humid day or you live in an area with more humid air, this may also affect the recipe.
If the toilet bowl discs break after drying, the pieces will still be cleanable!
More cleaning recipes
Want more natural cleaning recipes? Here are some bathroom DIYs I’ve used over the years.
What do you use to clean your bathroom? Leave a comment and share below!
