Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablets

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I accidentally found this recipe for DIY toilet bowl cleaner tablets thanks to one of my kids. Does anyone else have kids who flush everything down the toilet?? And while it wasn’t on purpose, this happy accident has saved me many scrapes over the years.

How I (Accidentally) Found DIY Toilet Cleaning Tablets

Most of the time, I make a batch of my regular sea salt bath particles and postpartum bath particles. I had friends who were expecting children and I wanted to give them as gifts.

I kept a few that broke when I removed them from the mold and plan to use them myself. I had them in a bag by my bathtub and my then one year old got into them (in one year old fashion). He was going through a phase of putting everything in the toilet, and so were they.

My first reaction was to bottle up my anger at yet another being thrown into the toilet. And of course I was angry that I couldn’t use fizzies to bathe myself.

I didn’t want to flush the toilet until they were done flushing since I wasn’t sure if that would be good for the pipes. As I stood there watching them squirm and lamenting the loss of my relaxing shower, I noticed that the toilet seemed to get cleaner as it squeaked.

I used a toilet brush to make sure they were all dispersed and when I cleaned the toilet, I was surprised at how clean it was. I realized that bath fizzies had many ingredients that were naturally detoxifying, and that these ingredients were also effective in detoxifying and cleaning toilets.

An Effective Toilet Bowl Cleaner

I played around with the recipe to make it more potent as it doesn’t need to be gentle enough on the skin. The result is an inexpensive, easy-to-use, highly effective toilet cleaning tablet. The best part? Small children loved using these because they were fun, so my toilets were cleaned regularly.

These toilet bowl cleaner tablets refresh the bathroom and leave the toilet sparkling. I keep them in an airtight glass jar in the bathroom and use as needed. I have found that if stored properly, it lasts for months.

Baking soda is great for gently scrubbing away dirt and odors. Citric acid is naturally found in citrus fruits and helps dissolve mineral deposits. Together, they make an effective, natural toilet bowl cleaner.

And while I no longer make homemade cleaners now that I’ve found healthier versions, I still enjoy whipping them out from time to time.

Cleaning Toilets

If you’re still using “call poison control when you drink, inhale or use the wrong type of cleaners,” try these. All ingredients are food grade and technically safe to use in cooking. Although I wouldn’t eat them because of the baking soda and citric acid.

I offer some toilet (and bathroom) cleaning options in this post. And if you don’t feel like DIYing it, there are some great pre-made options out there now. One of my favorite natural cleaners, Branch Basics, also works on toilet bowls. You can also add some of their Oxygen Boost powder if you need something a little stronger.

Note: I haven’t tried flushing the toilet before this completely disintegrates, but I wouldn’t suggest trying it. I think that kind of pressure on the pipes is not the best idea! A toilet bowl cleaning tablet also requires less time to operate and clean the bowl.

These are not the kind of toilet tablets that go into the toilet tank, in case you were wondering. They go straight into the bowl to clean as needed.

Recipe for Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablets

Make natural toilet cleaners using food grade ingredients such as baking soda, citric acid, and essential oils.

Preparation Time15 minutes

Drying Time8 hours

Perfect Time8 hours 15 minutes

Reveal: 40 toilet tablets

Author: Katie Wells

In a glass bowl, mix together the baking soda and citric acid in a glass bowl. I suggest you wear a mask and latex gloves to protect your skin and eyes.
Gradually mix the dry powder with water, mixing as you go. You want to lightly moisten the powder so that it sticks together in the mold. I used a small, fine mist bottle and about 8 sprays. Too much will cause fizzing.
Add essential oils and continue mixing.
Using a 1 teaspoon (or larger) measure, scoop out the scoops and place on parchment paper until dry. You can also use a silicone mold for this step.
Allow the toilet tablets to dry overnight and carefully store them in an airtight container to use as needed.

I’ve never tried flushing a toilet before this completely disintegrated, but I wouldn’t suggest trying it (I think that kind of pressure on the pipes isn’t the best idea!)
I usually use 1 measuring spoon for this, but I have also used 1/2 spoon. You will find a few toilet tablets, but the cleaning power is strong with a large scoop.

Tips for Making Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablets

The number one mistake people make with bath bombs and similar recipes like these is adding too much water. The mixture should feel like wet sand when you brush it together. Too much water will cause the citric acid to react prematurely and fizz.

I use water, but some people use a mixture of alcohol and water. The alcohol adds some moisture to help the powders stick together, without making it too wet. If it’s a really humid day or you live in a very humid area it may affect the recipe.

If your toilet bowl tablets fall apart after drying, the pieces are still effective in cleaning!