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Toilet cleaning powder

Course DIY
Keyword bathroom cleaner, citric acid, diy cleaning, toilet cleaner
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 20 tablespoons
Baking soda, citric acid, tea tree and eucalyptus oils. Sprinkle in the bowl, let it fizz and scrub.

What You’ll Need

  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/4 cup citric acid (or 1/4 cup borax for septic systems — won't fizz)
  • 10 drops tea tree essential oil
  • 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
  • Lidded jar

Directions

  • Put the baking soda in a bowl.
  • Add the oils, pressing out clumps with the back of a spoon and mixing evenly.
  • Stir in the citric acid.
  • Spoon into a jar with a lid.

Notes

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons to the bowl, let fizz, scrub and flush (soak 10 to 15 minutes for a deeper clean). Keep covered; stir apart if it clumps. Citric acid may not suit septic systems; use the borax version there.
Safety: tea tree and eucalyptus oils are toxic to pets; keep the jar closed, labeled and out of reach. Never use with bleach toilet cleaners (acid + bleach makes chlorine gas). Gloves for borax and citric acid.