Many toilet cleaning products on the market today contain bleach and a host of additional undesirable chemicals extremely hazardous to people and harmful to our environment and waterways. These peppermint toilet fizzies are a breath of fresh air. An easy, non-toxic approach to sanitise your toilet, simply pop one in the toilet bowl after flushing and leave.
Ingredients
10 tablespoons baking soda
4 tablespoons powdered citric acid
25 drops peppermint essential oil
1 tablespoon 3% hydrogen peroxide
½ teaspoon white vinegar
Filtered/distilled water
Silicone ice cube tray/moulds
Method
Mix the baking soda and citric acid in a bowl until fully combined using the back of a fork to break down any lumps. Add the peppermint oil and stir well. In a separate bowl, blend the hydrogen peroxide and vinegar and very slowly, drop by drop, combine the liquid mixture to the dry mixture, stirring after each drop. Don’t add too much liquid because the fizzies will not fizz when added to the toilet bowl. The mixture should bind together and remain quite dry. To test if the consistency is right, press a small amount of mixture into one of the moulds and press it down firmly; it should pop out of the mould easily and hold its shape. If the fizzy crumbles, add a few more drops of hydrogen peroxide and test again until you reach the desired result. Spoon the fizzies into the moulds or ice cube trays and press down firmly. Pop in a warm place to set and dry thoroughly overnight. Once dried, transfer the fizzies to an airtight glass jar and store in the bathroom cupboard. Label them clearly so they don’t get mistaken for sweet treats.
Uses
Pop one of these little wonders into the toilet bowl for an extra deep clean, and to keep your toilet sparkling and smelling minty fresh.