This scented Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner Recipe is the budget savvy natural cleaning solution you’ve been looking for!

Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner in a jar with a green lid.

Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner Recipe

So have you been wondering what home remedy can I use to clean my toilet?

Liza writes: "Worked well. This is what I will always do now... Thanks."

When it comes to cleaning the bathroom, having some lovely scented cleaners to brighten up the job is always fun, right?

Well, did you know you can make your own scented DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner with just 2 simple all-natural ingredients?

This baking soda toilet cleaner is the exact Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner Recipe I use every week, and it works like a charm!

It cleans great, smells amazing, and is such a cinch to make!

Plus, it saves SO much money… especially when you buy your baking soda in bulk from Walmart or Sam’s Club!

So go ahead and say goodbye to those expensive chemical cleaners from the store with the strange ingredients you can’t pronounce, and say hello to a sparkling fresh clean toilet with this simple trick!

Here’s what you’ll need to make your natural toilet bowl cleaner…

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Can You Make Your Own Toilet Bowl Cleaner?

Whether you just ran out of your regular cleaner, are looking for a natural alternative, or are just wondering if you can make your own toilet bowl cleaner… the answer is YES, you sure can!

It’s so quick and simple to make, and works SO well!

You’ll just need a few simple things, that you might already have on hand.

What is the Best Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner?

When it comes to a DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Baking Soda is the way to go!

It’s both natural and effective!

Person adding orange essential oil to a bowl of baking soda.

Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner Ingredients

You’ll just need the following two all-natural ingredients to make your own homemade toilet cleaner…

  • Baking Soda
  • Essential Oil for Scent – I like to use Orange or Lemon scent

Be sure to have a mason jar on hand for a simple storage solution, too!

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Wooden spoon in a bowl of homemade toilet bowl cleaner.

DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner – Supplies Needed

So are you ready to make some toilet bowl cleaner? Here’s what you’ll need…

  • 1 1/2 cups Baking Soda
  • 50 drops of Orange or Lemon Essential Oil
  • 16 oz. Regular Mouth Mason Jar
  • Optional: Old Lid from Parmesan Cheese Shaker
Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner in a jar with a green lid.

How Do You Make A Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner?

You won’t believe how quick and easy this is to make!

Here’s what you’ll do…

Add your Baking Soda to a medium mixing bowl.

Then add Essential Oil drops on top of baking soda.

Stir with a spoon until well combined.

Then transfer the mixture to a mason jar for later.

Pro Tip: If you have an old lid from a parmesan cheese shaker, you can affix the lid so you have an easy flip up sprinkle top! It works like a charm.

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!

Person adding toilet bowl cleaner to a toilet.

How to Use DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner

When it’s time to clean your toilet, sprinkle 1/4 cup of the mixture inside your toilet bowl… up around the sides and where the ‘ring’ likes to form.

Let it sit for 10 minutes, scrub well with a toilet scrub brush, and then flush! Easy-peasy!

How to Store Homemade Toilet Cleaner Powder

Store your toilet cleaner powder in a mason jar with lid at room temperature for up to 6 months.

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So have you tried this Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner Recipe yet?

Leave a comment and share…

About Heidi Miller

Heidi Miller is the creator of The Frugal Girls, where she shares easy recipes with massive flavor! She has been creating and sharing recipes online for over 15 years, and brings warmth, expertise, and a personal touch to every recipe. Her work has been featured on Today.com, NBC, Fox, Parade, People, Country Living, Woman’s World, and more!

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31 Comments

  1. Mimi says:

    I added citric acid to mine, the toilet bowl shines

    1. Heidi says:

      That’s a great idea, Mimi… thanks for sharing! 🙂

  2. Mr.Robert2022 says:

    I am happy that you are using natural homemade toilet cleaner instead of toxic toilet cleaning agents. I personally use the vinegar solution to clean my toilet.

  3. Liza says:

    That thing worked well. This is what I will always do now.۔۔۔۔۔ Thanks……..

    1. Heidi says:

      You’re very welcome, Liza… I’m so glad the toilet bowl cleaner worked well for you! 🙂

  4. Michelle says:

    Such a great natural cleaner! 🙂 Love the additional of essential oil too!

    1. Heidi says:

      Thanks so much, Michelle! It really does smell SO good! 🙂

  5. Nancy says:

    It is always nice when you can make some homemade cleaners. Big plus with the toilet bowl cleaner because the last thing you want is to discard hazardous chemicals into the sewage line. I like that it is as easy as using baking soda! Thanks for sharing!

    Nancy ✨ mdrnminimalists.com

    1. Heidi says:

      You’re very welcome, Nancy! And I agree… making your own cleaners at home is always nice! 🙂

  6. Molly Pisula says:

    So easy and so inexpensive! Plus no toxic chemicals! I really love this idea, and will try it soon.

    1. Heidi says:

      Aww… thanks, Molly! Have fun making your homemade cleaners!