Easy Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner

This is the Best DIY Toilet Cleaner (That Actually Works!)

Let’s be honest—cleaning the toilet isn’t exactly the most exciting chore.

But what if I told you that you could make your own toilet cleaner with just three simple ingredients?

No harsh chemicals, no overpowering smells, and best of all—it actually works.

This homemade toilet cleaner is super easy to whip up, and you probably already have most of the ingredients at home.

It fizzes, freshens, and helps break down grime without any of the toxic stuff found in store-bought cleaners.

Plus, it smells great.

Why Make Your Own Toilet Cleaner?

There are a few great reasons to ditch the store-bought toilet cleaner and make your own:

• Non-toxic – No harsh chemicals, just simple, natural ingredients
• Budget-friendly – Costs way less than buying name-brand cleaners
• Smells fresh – Essential oils make it smell so much better than the usual chemical scents
• Super effective – The fizzy reaction helps break down stains and grime

DIY Toilet Cleaner Recipe

Follow just three simple steps below to make your homemade toilet bowl cleaner for just a fraction of the cost of store-bought.

This recipe makes about 16 ounces, which should last you a while.

Full directions on how to make this DIY Cleaner are in the printable recipe card below. This is a quick walk through on how it is made.

Toilet Cleaner Ingredients

• Citric acid (this is what makes it fizz)
• Baking soda (helps clean and deodorize)
• Essential oils (lemon is a great option, but you can mix it up)

How to Make Your Own Toilet Cleaner

Step 1: Add the essential oils to the baking soda.

Stir well to make sure it’s evenly distributed.

Step 2: Mix the baking soda and citric acid together in a bowl.

Step 3: Store in an airtight container. A mason jar or a repurposed shaker jar works great.

How to Use This Cleaner

1. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons into the toilet.
2. Let it sit for about 10 minutes. The fizzing action will help break down stains.
3. Scrub with your toilet brush and flush. That’s it.

Pro Tips & Variations

• Try different essential oils. Lemon is a fresh, clean scent, but tea tree, lavender, or eucalyptus are also great choices.
• Make toilet fizz bombs. If you want to get fancy, you can mix in a little water and press the mixture into silicone molds. Let them dry overnight, and you’ll have ready-to-use toilet bombs.
• Use it for deep cleaning. For an extra boost, pour a cup of vinegar into the toilet bowl after the cleaner has fizzed for a few minutes. The vinegar and baking soda reaction will help lift even more grime.

Who knew toilet cleaning could be this simple?

This DIY toilet cleaner is proof that you don’t need harsh chemicals to get a sparkling clean toilet. Plus, it’s quick to make, smells amazing, and saves you money.

Give it a try and let me know what essential oil combination you use.

More Homemade Cleaners

If you liked this homemade cleaner recipe, you’ll love these ones too:

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• Homemade Soft Scrub – If you’re looking for an effective and eco-friendly way to tackle tough stains and grime, then look no further. Our homemade soft scrub recipe is a game-changer.
• Natural Air Freshener – Making your own DIY Natural Air Freshener is so easy to do that you’ll never want to go back to store bought ones again! Plus this recipe also doubles as an all natural carpet freshener powder too!
• Homemade Bleach Alternative – Just three simple ingredients!
• Homemade Laundry Powder – This DIY laundry powder is great because you only need 1-2 tablespoons per load.