DIY: toilet bombs (like a bath bomb that'll clean your toilet for you!)

DIY

The non-toxic, plastic free, sustainable way to clean your toilet: Toilet Bombs. 

Almost like a bath bomb, except for your toilet. 

Here’s how you can make them at home for pennies per use. 

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • In a medium sized bowl combine baking soda and citric acid, stir. 

  • Pour in castile soap, stir until mixed well.

  • Scoop mixture out and put it in silicon molds, packing it down. 

  • Add 2 drops of essential oil to each individual toilet bomb. 

  • Let sit overnight in a cool, dry place. 

  • Pop each toilet bomb out of molds and store in a cool, dry place. 

  • Drop one toilet bomb in the toilet, allow it to fizzle, and scrub like normal. The toilet bomb will take care of most of the scrubbing for you. 

Note: If your pet likes to drink from the toilet, opt for an essential oil that's safe for pets. 

What essential oil will you use?

  • Tea Tree: Antibacterial, kills microbes

Safe for pets: no.

  • Blood Orange/Orange: Cleansing, uplifting

Safe for pets: yes

  • Lavender: Calming, soothing

Safe for pets: yes

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