When I was single with no kids I didn’t worry much about the type of products I used in my house. I would buy anything that I like, no matter the cost or what was in it. I was living fearlessly when it came to my household cleaners. You know, YOLO (you only live once)!
As I got older and had a family, my entire frame of mind had to change. I no longer had the option of thinking about only myself and my longevity. I had others to think about. I needed to worry about the chemicals I was using in my home.
I’ve been slowly transitioning to all-natural or homemade cleaners and recently I tried my hand at this DIY Toilet Cleaner Gel. It smells awesome and my toilets are as shiny as ever!
What You Need for DIY Toilet Cleaner Gel
- 3 Cups Water
- ¼ Cup Fels-Naptha
(Grated, will look like a coarse powder)
- 10 Drops Essential Oil
- 2/3 Cups Baking Soda
- ¼ Cup Borax
- Funnel
- Plastic, Squeezable Container ( I used a used ketchup bottle)
(Grated, will look like a coarse powder)
Directions for DIY Toilet Cleaner Gel
In a small pan over medium to low heat, warm the water. Do not allow to boil. Slowly stir in Fels-Naptha.
Pour oil into the pan.
In a small bowl, mix baking soda and borax. Slowly pour into the pot and stir. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Stir occasionally.
After the mixture thickens, use the funnel
Squeeze under the rim of your toilet. Allow to set for 10 minutes. Clean off remaining residue with a toilet brush
Do you have any diy cleaners you use around your house?
This is amazing! Toilet stains can be a pain, even when you clean on a daily basis, there are stains that won’t come off at all. I would love to try this cleaner! It looks really effective.
It really works wonders! I hope you like it!
I don’t DIY but you make it look so easy.
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Thank you, Marcia!
Oh, looks neat! I want to try making that DIY toilet cleaner gel.
I never thought that I can make my own toilet cleaner. I would love to make one.
Yes! And you know all of the ingredients in it!
wow, what a brilliant idea! I hate those water stains. I would love to try this for sure. Thanks for sharing!
You’re very welcome!
I can’t believe what you just did. I will try this recipe, can’t wait for the application!
Let me know how it works for you!
Hmmm I usually use Bicarbonate of Soda and white Vinegar, does the trick and no need to boil. I have learnt a new way t create DIY toilet cleaner today! Thanks
Hi, Julie! The boiling is to help dissolve the soap. It works great!
Awesome, thank you. We got hard water that is extremely difficult to get out of the toilet bowl, so im hoping this works!
It works wonders! You’ll love it!
This is awesome! thanks for sharing.
You’re very welcome!
I am always looking for new ways to use essential oils. This is a really creative idea!
Essential oils make it smell awesome!
Hi, this sounds like something I’d love to try, BUT, I’m not familiar with the fels-naptha? ingredient or where to find it. Help please? Thank you, Shelley
Hi, Shelley! It’s usually in the laundry detergent aisle. Here is the link to what it looks like. http://www.purex.com/products/laundry-enhancers/purex-fels-naptha-laundry-bar/
Looking for a new toilet cleaner. I’ll try yours. I make my own laundry detergent, daily shower spray, all purpose cleaning spray and glass cleaner.
Hi, Melissa! That’s great! I hope you love it!
This is very effective toilet bowl cleaner. It is amazing how powerful natural elements can be – both baking soda and lemon are excellent for cleaning tough spots like toilets.
Thanks for sharing this cleaning tip.
Whoa! This is a remarkable post. We have hard normal water that is really difficult to leave you the toilet jar, so I’m hoping this kind of works. Thanks for this post !!
Definitely will try this and see how well it works!
Great! I hope that you like it!
Looks very good this gel to clean the bathroom, thank you for sharing!
I missed the boiling part as it wasn’t in the instructions and, and my cleaner didn’t turn out. I noticed someone said boiling in the comments. Can you please clarify instructions? My solution is separated and thin.
Hi, Andrea. I think they may be referring to the first sentence after the ingredients. It says, “In a small pan over medium to low heat, warm the water. Do not allow to boil.”
WOW! It looks very effective, Kendra! Never used the gel as a toilet cleaner. I will definitely try this to see how it works.
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This may be very powerful toilet bowl cleaner. It is extremely good how effective herbal factors may be – both baking soda and lemon are extraordinary for cleaning tough spots like bathrooms.
I should try this 🙂
Hi is there an alternative to the fels-naptha? I have never seen that in my country but I’d love to try this recipe.