The homemade toilet cleaner has nothing to envy to conventional products. Not only does it remain free of the chemicals that make up these, but it cleans the toilet bowl just as effectively. So perfect for those of us who care about the impact of our household products on the environment while ensuring cleanliness. Here in this case, vinegar will be at the heart of the cleanser recipe that we share with you.
While it is true that we cannot deny the effect of most commercial cleaners, we can notice that it is more and more common to resort to the many old tricks that exist to replace them. Some even make it a way of life that it would be interesting to adopt as the natural alternatives are proving their worth. We show you below how to use a star ingredient in natural household products, namely white vinegar, to make it a natural cleaner for your toilet bowls.
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Homemade white vinegar toilet cleaner. A better alternative to supermarket products
This white vinegar toilet cleaner recipe should be taken as a representative example of what you can do with other natural ingredients. To harness the very effective effect of white vinegar on toilet bowl dirt and grime, we suggest you follow these instructions.
A homemade toilet cleaner with a powerful formula
The combination of ingredients that make up this solution is excellent against the traces of limescale and dirt that tend to accumulate on the walls of the toilet bowl.
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What you will need:
- A glass of white vinegar
- 10 drops of lavender essential oil
- 5 drops of lemon essential oil (or half a glass of lemon juice)
- Half a glass of borax
- A spray bottle
Protecting your hands with gloves beforehand, start by pouring the ingredients into a container or directly into a spray bottle and then stir everything thoroughly. You will then need to flush the toilet to rinse the bowl before pouring or spraying the mixture on its walls. All you have to do is let the natural product work overnight before scrubbing the walls the next day with a toilet brush. Flush the toilet and admire the result.
Tea tree oil toilet cleaner
If you want to scrub your toilets and deodorize them at the same time, this recipe is for you.
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What you will need:
- ½ glass of baking soda
- A tablespoon of tea tree essential oil
- A glass of distilled white vinegar
- A toilet brush
Pour the glass of white vinegar and the tablespoon of essential oil into a spray bottle that you will spray directly inside the bowl as well as on all of your toilets. Then let the product act for several minutes. The second step is to sprinkle the half glass of baking soda inside the toilet bowl after you flush the toilet. Take your toilet brush to clean the surfaces and walls of the bowl and then flush the toilet.
Castile soap toilet cleaner
What you will need:
- A glass and a half of baking soda
- A glass of distilled water
- 1/3 cup castile soap
- 25 drops of essential oil of your choice
In a container, mix the baking soda and water until completely dissolved. Use a funnel to carefully pour in the Castile soap then add the drops of essential oil of your choice. Stir copiously to homogenize all the ingredients then pour the solution into a spray. Spray your product on the sides of the bowl then let it sit for 5 minutes before brushing and flushing the toilet to rinse. If you want to boost the effect of your natural toilet cleaner even more, spray your toilet bowl with hydrogen peroxide or white vinegar as both will act as a natural disinfectant.
Hydrogen peroxide is also an excellent alternative to conventional cleaning products.
