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Easy toilet cleaning hack

Because no one likes cleaning the toilet. - by Livia Gamble
  • 31 Aug 2017
Easy toilet cleaning hack
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It’s safe to say that no one likes cleaning the toilet.

Although unavoidable, there’s one trick to help put the task off a little longer.

RELATED: How to make your own bath bombs 

Toilet bombs are similar to a bath bomb (but for your toilet). They eliminate smells while giving your throne a quick clean.  

How to make toilet bombs

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups bi-carb soda
  • ½ cup citric acid
  • Drops of essential oils (lavender or orange)
  • 2 teaspoons sweet almond oil or light vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon dish soap
  • Vinegar and water mixed equally (optional)
  • Ice tray cube tray

Method:

Step 1 

For the base mix, sieve together bi-carb and citric acid in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the washing up liquid.

Step 2 

Add essential oils.

Step 3 

Take the dry mix and fill your ice cube tray.

Step 4 

Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle and wet the cubes.

Step 5 

Leave to dry.

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