Eco‑friendly toilet cleaning: Transform soap scraps into fresh tablets

Cleaning the toilet bowl is a task that should not be skipped. A well-maintained, clean, and pleasant-smelling toilet is essential, as it is a breeding ground for bacteria. However, spending a fortune on expensive cleaning products is unnecessary. You can easily make a freshening agent at home with just a few ingredients.

To keep your toilet fresh and clean, you mainly need a bar of soap. It can be a new bar, but for environmental reasons, it's better to use leftover pieces of used soap that typically get discarded. You'll also need baking soda and water. For a better effect, you can add a few drops of essential oil.

Grate the soap and add 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda. Mix everything together, then add a little water and shape the mixture into medium-sized balls. You'll end up with several pieces, which you can store in the bathroom for a few days. Drop one piece into the toilet bowl. At night, pour boiling water over the toilet, and in the morning, clean the toilet with a brush. The toilet will not only smell nice but also shine.

Soap combined with baking soda has natural disinfecting and refreshing properties. This method is an ecological alternative to chemical cleaning agents, benefiting both your wallet and the environment. By using soap scraps, you minimize waste, taking care not only of your home but also of the planet.

Want to make a homemade toilet tablet? The process is simple. You'll need two bars of soap with a fragrance of your choice and 20 fl oz of floor cleaner. Grating the soap bar into small pieces helps dissolve more easily and release its aromas.

Combine the ingredients in a pot and cook for a short time. After cooling, pour the liquid into a mold lined with plastic wrap. Once it cools and hardens, cut it into slices that aren’t too thick. Attach one or two pieces to the toilet wall, and you’re done.