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DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs

November 3, 2019 by Jody 11 Comments

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Use the homemade peppermint toilet bombs recipe to make toilet cleaning easier!
A mason jar of homemade peppermint toilet bombs made with essential oils.
DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs- These little bombs will help your toilets look clean and smell fresh. Just drop one in and watch the fizzing action go to work!

Make a batch of these DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs, then use them to cut down on the work of cleaning your toilet.

DIY peppermint toilet bombs in a mason jar.

Toilets. They are a dirty job but someone has to clean them, and it’s usually me!  I need a product that gets the toilets clean, smells good, and is safe around my kids (you know, for all the times they like help me). These DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs are pretty fun for the kids so it does actually get them helping at least with this household chore.  

I toss a toilet bomb in each of my toilets once a week and let it do its fizzing bomb thing for about 5-10 minutes. Then, I come back and swish the toilet good with the brush, flush, and done!  This simple cleaning task makes deep scrubbing necessary only once in a while. They are also fun to make and the kids love to get in and help.

DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs

Supplies Needed:

  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid (I use Lemi Shine)
  • 25 drops peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops tea tree/melaluca essential oil
  • vinegar
  • muffin cups ( I use reusable silicone cupcake liners)
  • jar for storage
  • spray bottle

DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs materials

Directions:

1.  In a large bowl stir together baking soda and citric acid until well combined.

2. Add oils and stir to mix thoroughly.

3. Place vinegar in a spray bottle and spritz baking soda mixture lightly. You do not want to soak it or you will cause the fizzing reaction and it will not be effective for cleaning. Spritz and stir, then repeat. Continue doing this until it is just barely misted enough so that it sticks together when squeezed but not dripping (this is super easy but don’t overspray).

DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs mixing

4. Press mixture firmly into the muffin tin. I used these silicone molds because it makes it so much easier to pop out.DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs

5. Allow them to dry. It usually only takes a few hours since it is barely wet. Pop from mold and store in a quart mason jar.

6. This recipe makes 6 standard muffin tin shaped toilet bombs. I usually make a double batch and put 6 in each bathroom- that gives me a month and a half of clean toilets!

How to Use Toilet Bombs

Just toss one peppermint toilet bomb into the toilet bowl. It will fizz for about 5 minutes but I like to let it soak for another 5 or 10 before swishing with the brush and flushing it away!

DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs final

Printable Recipe for Peppermint Toilet Bombs

DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs- These little bombs will help your toilets look clean and smell fresh. Just drop one in and watch the fizzing action go to work!
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DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs Recipe

Easy homemade toilet bomb recipe using peppermint essential oil.
Active Time15 mins
Drying Time3 hrs
Total Time3 hrs 15 mins
Keyword: DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs, Homemade Peppermint Toilet Bomb Recipe
Yield: 6
Author: Jody

Equipment

  • muffin cups ( I use reusable silicone cupcake liners)
  • jar for storage
  • spray bottle

Materials

  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid I use Lemi Shine
  • 25 drops peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops tea tree/melaluca essential oil
  • vinegar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl stir together baking soda and citric acid until well combined.
  • Add oils and stir to mix thoroughly.
  • Place vinegar in spray bottle and spritz baking soda mixture lightly. You do not want to soak it or you will cause the fizzing reaction and it will not be effective for cleaning. Spritz and stir, then repeat. Continue doing this until it is just barely misted enough so that it sticks together when squeezed but not dripping (this is super easy but don't overspray).
  • Press mixture firmly into the muffin tin. I used these silicone molds because it makes it so much easier to pop out.
  • Allow to dry. It usually only takes a few hours since it is barely wet. Pop from mold and store in a quart mason jar.

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This homemade toilet bomb tutorial was originally published on September 29, 2015. It was updated on November 3, 2019.

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  1. Amanda says

    August 13, 2018 at 8:18 am

    Can i use water instead of vinegar? I don’t have any vinegar atm

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  2. Lisa says

    July 30, 2018 at 2:46 pm

    Hi,

    I just made these toilet bombs. Are they suppose to expand when drying out.

    Reply
  3. Kathy Applebee says

    August 21, 2016 at 2:49 am

    Hi, can you please tell me if these toilet bombs are able to be used in septic tanks?

    Thank you.

    Kathy Applebee

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    • Alea Milham says

      August 21, 2016 at 10:45 am

      I wouldn’t use them in toilets attached to a septic tank. I use as little cleaner as possible on my toilets (we have a septic tank) so as not to throw off the balance of the septic tank. ~Alea

      Reply
      • Diana Burdge says

        November 9, 2017 at 10:49 pm

        What would you recommend for cleaning toilets on a septic tank? Thanks,
        Diana

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        • Crisci says

          January 5, 2021 at 5:20 pm

          5 stars
          I used vinegar to clean my toilets for years when we had a septic tank with no problem. The baking soda and vinegar combine to neutralize each other. If you’re concerned, periodically pour some spoiled milk, sour yogurt or buttermilk down the kitchen sink.

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          • Leslie says

            February 4, 2021 at 9:16 am

            The reason septic takes work is such only because the presence of bacteria work to destroy and break down waste within the tank…. as it breaks down it makes its move liquid, processed into the drain field and eventually for use as fertilizers for trees and plants in your yard. Il call a local septic cleaner business, with great reviews and ask. Other than adding a root discourage and “probiotic” type protector, I’m pretty sure simply cleaning sinks, tubes and toilets should be good to go!

  4. Pam says

    May 20, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    Hi Jody,
    Do the essential oils help with the cleaning process or are they just there for the scents? I clean for woman who is asthmatic & wants all natural ingredients to be used when cleaning but her hard water toilets need more help than what baking soda does alone. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      February 4, 2019 at 8:55 am

      Tea tree is a natural antiseptic, lavendar has antifungal and antiseptic properties as well.

      Reply
  5. PATRICIA says

    February 7, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    THANKS FOR THE GREAT IDEA

    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 3, 2018 at 4:23 am

      Thanks can not wait to try this

      Reply

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