Want a quick, eco-friendly way to freshen and gently clean your toilet bowl? DIY toilet bombs are fizzy, fun, and simple to make — and they’re a great alternative to harsh commercial cleaners. These little tablets fizz, loosen grime, neutralize odors, and leave a fresh scent behind. Below is a safe, easy, and unique recipe plus tips, variations, and precautions.
Why make toilet bombs?
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They’re inexpensive and customizable (pick your favorite scent).
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They use gentle, readily available ingredients.
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No harsh fumes from store-bought products.
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Perfect as a quick weekly freshen-up or as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Basic recipe (makes ~15–20 bombs depending on mold size)
Ingredients
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2 cups (480 g) baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
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1 cup (240 g) citric acid (powder) — the fizzing agent
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¼ cup (60 g) Epsom salt or fine sea salt (optional — adds scrubbing power)
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2–3 tsp liquid coconut oil, melted (or 1–2 tsp water/witch hazel to bind)
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20–30 drops essential oil (lemon, orange, tea tree, eucalyptus, or a blend — lemon + tea tree is great)
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Optional: 1–2 tsp food-safe colorant if you want colored bombs (tiny amount)
Equipment
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Mixing bowl and whisk
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Spray bottle (if using water or witch hazel) or small spoon for coconut oil
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Molds (silicone candy molds, muffin tin, or ice cube tray)
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Gloves and mask (recommended when handling citric acid powder)
How to make them (step-by-step)
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