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How to use baking soda to clean the dirtiest toilets and perfume them

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Sodium bicarbonate

Unanimously, baking soda is considered the best friend of cleaning. Also called “sodium bicarbonate” or “Vichy salt”, it is a white component with a powdery texture, extracted from a mineral called natron from large salt lakes.

He admits that it is really difficult to do without him. And for good reason: it is a powerful degreaser that has many disinfectant properties.

In this recipe for bombs to clean toilets, it allows in particular to eliminate bad odors, descale and disinfect.

· Liquid soap

According to an article published in UNAM magazine (National Autonomous University of Mexico): unlike water alone, soap will clean deeply, dissolving dirt and grease, while helping to remove them from the surface. As an added bonus, it will have a real impact on baking soda pumps by solidifying the mixture and noticeably helping with cleanup.

· Essential oil

In this recipe, the sole purpose of the essential oil (choose according to your taste) is to provide a pleasant aroma. Which cannot be denied when it comes to toilets. Opt for a pleasant aroma full of freshness such as lemon or lavender.

How to make our baking soda bombs to clean bathrooms?

Ingredients

  • 2 cups baking soda
  • 1/3 cup liquid soap
  • 40 drops of essential oil of your choice
  • White vinegar, when used

Preparation

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients.

Make balls with the baking soda preparation and let it dry for 2 hours.

Store them in a glass container. When you use them, remember to add  white vinegar  to the toilet to activate them.