You have a friend who is all about eco-friendliness and is allergic to chemicals. However, his bathroom is always spotlessly clean and smells divine! This has always intrigued you. But what is his secret? Well, your friend is probably a know-it-all who uses all kinds of natural tricks. You should also take inspiration from him. What ingredients make toilets smell so good? Maybe you already have it all in stock! Come on, we will satisfy your curiosity and… you might just be surprised.
How to eliminate bad smells from toilets?
Before we get into the subject, we would like to remind you that the bathroom must be kept clean. If you do not clean it frequently, it is normal for dirt to accumulate there, for bacteria to settle there and for mould to develop there for a long time. Nothing should be neglected: from the sink to the bidet, including the shower and the toilet. For daily superficial maintenance, special products sold on the market will suffice.
But for a more thorough and eco-friendly clean, rely on home remedies whose natural products often offer exemplary results. To disinfect and perfume this room, there is no shortage of powerful ingredients. You can count on them to neutralize all unpleasant odors and make all sanitary elements shine. In particular, the toilet bowl, which has the unfortunate tendency to fog up and turn yellow quickly.
We certainly don’t question your good will. You probably clean your bathroom frequently. Unfortunately, the constant presence of lime deposits and scale on the walls end up giving it this unsightly appearance and triggering these unbearable smells. Therefore, a more thorough cleaning should definitely be carried out, at least once a month.
Lemon juice, baking soda, salt and vinegar will be your best allies to degrease and thoroughly disinfect toilets. Enough to remove all stains, scale and limescale. The icing on the cake: you can say goodbye to unpleasant odours, thanks to its deodorising potential.
1. Dishwashing liquid
What would happen if you tried the trick of American actress Courtney Cox? You know, the unforgettable Monica from the cult series “Friends”. In real life, as on the screen, she turns out to be a neat freak. She even ended up admitting it in various interviews. And recently, she revealed one of her little cleaning secrets: she uses dishwashing liquid to disinfect her toilet. And, apparently, it works like a charm!
How to proceed?
- Simply pour half a cup of dishwashing liquid down the toilet.
- Wait about 10-15 minutes before pouring in a liter of hot water.
- Let it sit for approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
- After this time, all you have to do is flush the toilet.
And you will be relieved to see that all the limescale and dirt residue from the bottom of the toilet bowl is gone. However, if your toilet bowl is particularly dirty, you will need to repeat this operation a second time. One thing is certain: this solution will restore the shine to your toilet bowls and eliminate all unpleasant odours.
2. Baking soda
The great advantage of baking soda is that it dissolves quickly and has the ability to quickly remove all stains, especially thanks to its abrasive properties. But now we will show you how to use it to neutralize bad odors.
How to proceed?
Simply place a cup full of this white powder on a shelf or on top of the toilet tank. Little by little, you will notice that the unpleasant smell will magically dissipate (repeat after a month). And of course, from time to time, do not hesitate to pour a little directly into the bowl to remove yellow stains and limescale deposits. Rest assured, this product is non-toxic and you can safely use it for household cleaning, even around children and pets.
3. lemon
Ah yes, you may be surprised, but this citrus fruit is excellent for eliminating stubborn odors and freshening the bathroom for a long time.
How to proceed?
Simply cut a lemon and place it in the toilet bowl to quickly absorb the bad smell and fill the area with a delicate lemon scent. Thus, it will serve as a perfect homemade deodorizer for your toilet (which should be replaced once a week).
4. Essential oils
Does your bathroom have no windows and is often poorly ventilated? No wonder it gets clogged so quickly and bad smells persist. In this case, we strongly recommend that you turn to essential oils. Their scent is powerful enough to last over time. It is even much more practical than a regular air freshener. It’s simple, here’s the procedure to follow.
How to proceed?
You can use a diffuser or place cotton balls soaked in the essential oil of your choice. However, it is best to choose one that has a strong disinfectant power such as lemongrass, tea tree, eucalyptus, thyme or mint.
And to clean the room, it is also a good idea to combine one of these oils with another cleaning agent such as vinegar, for example, to mask its strong smell.
Pro tip: Put two to three drops of essential oil on your toilet paper roll. The fresh smell will last longer!
5. coal
Finally, to combat excess humidity in your bathroom, you should know that charcoal is an excellent dehumidifier. It will thus have the mission of absorbing humidity, thus reducing the formation of bad odours, and at the same time purifying the air of all the toxins that roam around. In addition, this product, in powder or solid block form, is environmentally friendly. You can use it without risk to purify all your living rooms.
Pro tip: To repurpose it as a bathroom deodorizer, place the charcoal dehumidifier in the sun.
