Homemade Toilet Gel For A Shiny Throne

Homemade Toilet Gel For A Shiny Throne

Using bleach and commercial toilet cleaners can pose significant health risks, especially when mixed with acids, producing toxic gases like chlorine gas.

Instead, try our eco-friendly DIY toilet cleaning gel, which will help reduce hard water buildup in your toilet without the use of harsh chemicals. 

 

First create your acidic solution

There are 2 easy, cheap and convenient ways to get the acidic solution you need to remove limescale and build up in your toilet.

1. Vinegar:  whether white or apple cider, serves as an effective acidic solution. Opt for vinegar from the food aisle rather than cleaning vinegar, which contains petroleum-based ingredients and is not intended for consumption.

2. Citric Acid: An equally effective yet cheaper alternative to vinegar! This is one budget-friendly solution for dissolving soap scum. Just mix 1 teaspoon of citric acid powder with 500ml of warm water to achieve the same acidic pH as vinegar. 

Resist the urge to combine citric acid with vinegar—it won't alter the pH and will only result in unnecessary waste.

 

Creating the gel

Now, let's transform your acidic solution into a gel, mirroring the texture and effectiveness of store-bought toilet cleaners in a more sustainable and health-conscious manner.

 

INGREDIENTS

 

TOOLS

  • Container to mix and pour
  • Measuring cup/spoon
  • Whisk

 

MAKES

500ml of toilet cleaning gel

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In the container, first make the thickening solution combining the glycerine and Xanthan Gum until it is free of lumps and forms a gel-like paste. This is your thickening solution for any water based product.
  2. Then add the vinegar or citric acid solution followed by the essential oils if you are using them.
  3. Whisk until it is combined and the mixture is the consistency you desire

 

How to use it

Squeeze or spread the Toilet Cleaner Gel around the rim and sides of your toilet bowl. The thick gel adheres well and clings to surfaces for effective cleaning.

Let the gel sit for a while – usually around 3-5 minutes, this allows the natural ingredients to break down stains, dirt, and odours.

Grab your toilet brush and give the bowl a thorough scrub, then simply flush and admire!

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