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DIY NonToxic Toilet Bowl Cleaner in 11 Seconds or Less

March 26, 2020 By: Anita

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Recently, I tried an experiment of a DIY nontoxic toilet bowl cleaner I had seen used on T.V.  I wasn’t sure really how well it would clean the toilet. So I tried it twice. One with a fairly clean toilet, the other with a dirty toilet. I was shocked at how fast and easy it was to clean, and better yet, there were no toxic chemicals to inhale or leaks in the toilet cleaner caps (that I usually experience).

What you need: vinegar, baking soda, toilet scrub brush, gloves, and a spray bottle full of 2/3 vinegar and 1/3 water (optional)…. And of course a dirty toilet.

Honestly, I debated back and forth about adding a picture of the ‘before’ or not. But I wanted a toilet that was actually dirty to test this on so I waited until mine was. The results can be seen at the bottom. If you don’t want to see the dirty toilet skim over the second photo you see.

DIY All Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner in 11 Seconds or Less

DIY All Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner in 11 Seconds or Less

Step 1. Sprinkle about 1/2 Cup to 1 Cup (just eye it) all over in the toilet bowl. I tried to get higher up on the bowl as well.

DIY All Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner in 11 Seconds or Less

Step 2. Pour about 1-2 Cups of Vinegar into the toilet bowl.

DIY All Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner in 11 Seconds or Less

Step 3. Stand back while the mixture bubbles up and fizzes (cleans).

DIY All Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner in 11 Seconds or Less

Step 4. Take your vinegar water and spray the areas where the baking soda has not fizzled up yet (where it’s still solid).

DIY All Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner in 11 Seconds or Less

Step 5. You can scrub immediately (it took about 11 seconds until step 5) but I let it sit for about 3 minutes because this toilet was dirty. Then use a scrub brush and clean the bowl well, flush.

DIY All Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner in 11 Seconds or Less

That’s it. Now you can create an INEXPENSIVE nontoxic toilet bowl cleaner in 11 seconds or less as well!

DIY All Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner in 11 Seconds or Less

Check out how I clean a bathroom in 7 minutes or less using just baking soda, vinegar, and water here.

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DIY NonToxic Toilet Bowl Cleaner in 11 Seconds or Less
Now you can create an INEXPENSIVE nontoxic toilet bowl cleaner in 11 seconds or less as well! #toiletbowlcleaner #cleaning

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  1. Marla Jones says

    April 30, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    I betcha you could clean out a commercial bottle and use it, then you’d have a bottle with a neck that can reach the underside.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      April 30, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      Marla- Great idea! It would just either have to be the vinegar or the baking soda (not combined though). Perhaps you could do a bottle of baking soda and a bottle of vinegar and then use them separately! Thanks for the great idea!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    April 30, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    Awesome tip! You had me at “11 seconds or less.” 🙂

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      April 30, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      Thanks Miriam! It was great to meet you this weekend at SNAP! I hope to get involved in HomeTalk ASAP!

      Reply
  3. JayJay says

    June 21, 2014 at 2:52 am

    I thought I was the only person in the U.S. with that crappy stuff in my water!! The toilet in the unused lavatory lets me know it IS the water.
    Whew–thanks for the picture.

    I lived in Tennessee for 57 years and never had a problem with dirty toilets and cleaned about once a week when I worked; in Ky., my neighbor says she cleans her toilets every day.
    I will now try your method.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      June 23, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      Cool, let me know how it turns out for you!

      Reply
  4. Loralee says

    July 5, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    I wish this was safe or a septic tank. I suppose it could be if equal amounts of baking soda and vinegar were used so as to neutralize the reaction… I’ll do some research…
    Loralee

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      July 6, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      Yeah I can’t say if it’s safe or not. If regular toilet bowl cleaners are safe with septic as I understand them to be, I’m not sure why this wouldn’t be because the reaction stops before you flush. Check back and let me know what you find!

      Reply
  5. Shirley says

    July 15, 2015 at 11:02 pm

    It didn’t appear that you had hard water build up to deal with. That presents a more challenging problem. I’ve been known to take a glass cleaning razor to it. It works, but…

    Thanks for the advice though. Love these blogs. You are all talented ladies.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      July 20, 2015 at 1:41 pm

      Thanks! A pumice stone works great for toilet hard water build up. Just use gloves.

      Reply
      • joanne awatere says

        February 27, 2016 at 2:07 am

        Just finished cleaning my toilet with a pumice after reading this and it worked thanks for the tip, money saver by far.

        Reply
        • Anita Fowler says

          March 3, 2016 at 9:12 pm

          You’re welcome. I’m glad cleaning your toilet using this method helped!

          Reply
        • Angie says

          March 12, 2016 at 12:54 pm

          You can find a pumice stone with a handle that makes it easier to get under the lip of the toilet as well. You can look at the hardware store or grocery store. The pumice stone does work real well with hard water stains on porcelain.

          Reply
          • Elizabeth Green says

            October 11, 2016 at 5:38 am

            Doesn’t the pumice scratch the porcelain?

  6. Amanda Carroll says

    August 26, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    It’s good for septic systems! Trying this today!

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      August 26, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      Yes it is. Let me know how it goes! It really does do a great job!

      Reply
  7. Kicks says

    October 2, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    I don’t get why this is better? is it a cheaper option or or are the commercial toilet cleaners unsafe healthwise or something? Cuz I see a lot of these DIY cleaning tips and they almost ALL include vinegar and baking soda but these items aren’t free. In my country they are rather pricey! So why would I choose these over buying a bottle of toilet bowl cleaner off the shelves at the store? I guess I need some more education on this topic.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      October 7, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      It is much cheaper for us in the states (vinegar and baking soda are really inexpensive here) and more environmentally friendly—esp when people have septic tanks. Toilet bowl cleaner for us is kind of pricey and I have problems with the caps breaking quite often and leaking. And its safer for kids. That said if none of those issues apply to you, just use regular toilet bowl cleaner. Thanks for asking!

      Reply
    • A says

      January 3, 2016 at 11:44 pm

      Commercial toilet cleaners contain many toxic chemicals which are harmful to your brain, lungs, and liver, not to mention the environment. Baking soda and vinegar won’t fill the air in your house with toxins. If it isn’t safe enough to eat, it isn’t safe to breath in or put on your skin.

      Reply
    • Angie says

      March 12, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      I use vinegar for a lot of my cleaning. A 50:50 mixture of vinegar and water leaves streak free mirrors, especially if you use a coffee filter to wipe it away (same with windows). Also, I put baking soda down my bathroom sinks and then follow with vinegar and let that sit. Then follow that with hot water. This works to somewhat declog a drain and freshen it up.

      Reply
      • Anita Fowler says

        March 18, 2016 at 2:22 am

        Great tips thank you!

        Reply
    • Cynthia Light Celino says

      August 10, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      Any time a natural cleaner can be used, it is better for your family, your home, and the environment. No harsh chemicals for you to breathe and no chemicals being flushed into the septic system. Baking soda and vinegar are very inexpensive in the US, where the author lives.

      Reply
  8. Krista Curry says

    October 8, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    I find the toilet bowl cleaner great! I am glad that I found your cleaning recipe. The pictures are really helpful! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      October 8, 2015 at 3:03 pm

      You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  9. Barbara says

    October 25, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Sprinkle? Don’t you mean SPRAY? I ask because there is liquid here your using. Maybe you type the wrong word.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      October 26, 2015 at 2:22 pm

      I was referring to the baking soda. Sprinkle the baking soda- it is not a liquid. Then pour in the vinegar which is a liquid. Best!

      Reply
  10. connie says

    December 15, 2015 at 1:31 am

    My kitchen sink was really plugged. I had read that baking soda and vinegar would open the drain. So I tried it repeatedly and after about 4 times and I used 1 cup soda and 1 cup vinegar. The sink cleared. Hooray

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      December 15, 2015 at 4:29 pm

      Awesome! Thanks for sharing this awesome tip!

      Reply
  11. A says

    January 3, 2016 at 11:36 pm

    I have cleaned toilets with this method for quite some time. I use a Dollar Tree shaker jar to sprinkle the baking soda. It’s one of those glass jars with the holey metal lid, like the kind pizza restaurants have on the table filled with Parmesan cheese or crushed red pepper flakes. I find it’s the best way to get the baking soda in all corners of the inside of the bowl. Also, letting the baking soda and vinegar sit for 10-15 minutes before scrubbing helps to easily dislodge tough spots.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      January 5, 2016 at 3:26 am

      Awesome! Great idea on the pizza shaker! Thank you.

      Reply
    • Susan says

      May 3, 2016 at 11:49 am

      You can also use an empty, clean, plastic parmesan cheese shaker container (the kind with the green lid). Works great to sprinkle baking soda on carpets as a deodorizer, too.

      Reply
      • Anita Fowler says

        May 14, 2016 at 5:58 am

        Great tip and very creative to use it on other things. Thanks!

        Reply
  12. HELEN BLANK says

    January 17, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    What a great idea! I have used baking soda and vinegar to unclog drains. I never thought to.use it for cleaning. Will be trying this later today. I have asthma and really do not like using the chemical cleaning products. Thanks so.much for this idea.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      January 17, 2016 at 10:32 pm

      You’re so welcome! I’m glad you found it especially because of your asthma!

      Reply
  13. Jenn says

    January 21, 2016 at 3:07 am

    I thought that baking soda and vinegar neutralized each other? I read that they create a chemical reaction that doesn’t clean, it just makes bubbles. I have used it to clear a drain clog, which worked.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      January 22, 2016 at 10:22 pm

      Thanks for the question. All I can say is it cleans great for me (and many others who have commented. I’m no scientist but it works for me!

      Reply
  14. Jackie says

    February 1, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    I heard that the vinegar will break up clogs in the toilet. My granddaughter uses excessive amounts of toilet paper and we have had an “explosion” of toilet stuff overflow. Once I discovered that vinegar will help break down the toilet paper, I haven’t had an overflow, but again, I’ve told her 7 pieces of toilet paper for number 2 and no more. But for real, who counts sheets of toilet paper?

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      February 2, 2016 at 6:03 pm

      Great tip! Thank you. Haha your granddaughter sounds fun.

      Reply
  15. Mary Jane says

    February 10, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    I used it and it didn’t work. Bleach is better and faster

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      February 17, 2016 at 2:46 pm

      hmm well that is interesting. It works for me and many others who’ve commented. Maybe let it sit a little longer? Thanks, Anita

      Reply
    • Kellie says

      March 22, 2016 at 3:10 pm

      Our plumber said bleach is terrible for septic….

      Reply
  16. Amanda says

    March 11, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    I am fixing to go clean my toilet. Whit all the good results I am sure it will sparkle. Thanks for the tip.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      March 18, 2016 at 2:24 am

      You’re so welcome. Let us know how well it cleans!

      Reply
  17. Kristine says

    April 6, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    How is it as a disinfectant? I love the idea of a sparkling toilet, but I am really concerned about smelly bacteria.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      April 11, 2016 at 4:14 pm

      vinegar is a natural disinfectant. It is a mild one so use a stronger one every once in a while to disinfect. Thanks

      Reply
  18. Kay Comer says

    April 9, 2016 at 11:15 am

    I’ve used vinegar and baking soda for years to clean kitchen and bathroom sinks. Together they can clear a slow running drain in 3-4 minutes (pour in a little vinegar – sprinkle in a little baking soda and pour in a little more vinegar – it will BUBBLE LIKE CRAZY – then flush with hot water) and it doesn’t take much of either one.

    Reply
  19. Pia says

    May 1, 2016 at 3:50 am

    You have a lot of flushing water in the toilet bowl. In our country we have less than half that in the bowl. You are wasting good water I’m sorry to say.
    I use this method too. No chemical cleaning in my house.
    Soda and vinegar and water. And hard work. You’re seldom hurt by hard work.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      May 14, 2016 at 5:59 am

      Hard work is something I swear by 🙂

      Reply
    • Wenona says

      June 23, 2021 at 8:27 pm

      In the United States the water goes back into the sewer system and gets recycled. From one view it’s being wasted, as we pay for it, but from another viewpoint it’s not. Septic is a different matter.

      Reply
  20. Elsa says

    May 3, 2016 at 7:24 am

    A better alternative to pumice is to us 1000 grit wet and dry sand paper. 1000 grit wet and dry paper is very fine and will not scratch. In many instances the wet and dry paper will clean everything without any chemicals, just a little light scrubbing will take care of most stains. A pack will last for years and most of the time the paper can be reused as it rinses clean after using.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      May 14, 2016 at 5:59 am

      Awesome, I never thought of that. It is a better idea than pumice for sure!

      Reply
    • Wenona says

      June 23, 2021 at 8:29 pm

      Pumice stones don’t contain any chemicals unless they’re available as a separate item and would clearly state that difference. Pumice is volcanic rock.

      Reply
  21. Anuva says

    September 12, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    It is very important things to clean our toilet properly.We Should clean our toilet after per 15 days of the month. I have read your article very attentively really it is very efficient for us to clean our toilet in very proper way.as i know bigdealhq.com is a great source proving the home cleaning tips like you. Thank you very much sharing this effective post.

    Reply
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  23. DILMAR says

    March 21, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    Very good will help me a lot in cleaning the bathroom!

    Reply
  24. airbnb cleaning sydney says

    June 3, 2019 at 7:42 am

    Thanks for sharing this non toxic toilet bowl cleaner, nice article.

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  25. Stephen John says

    February 15, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    The toilet is a very sensitive place for us. We need to use the toilet regularly. It is a very important thing to clean the toilet properly. Thank you very much for sharing this important cleaning tips.

    Reply
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    August 18, 2020 at 9:36 am

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  27. Julliya says

    January 23, 2021 at 7:27 am

    Wow this is really an interesting and informative article.. it is very helpful for me and i hope all the readers will enjoy the benefits of this article…
    Thank you for shearing this article to us..

    Reply
    • Anita says

      February 8, 2021 at 6:31 pm

      Julliya, I’m glad this helped you! Thank you for stopping by.

      Reply
  28. Eral says

    February 12, 2021 at 11:15 am

    Baking soda and vinegar gained’t fill the air in your house with pollution. If it is not secure enough to devour, it is not safe to breath in or placed on your pores and skin. Commercial rest room cleaners comprise many toxic chemical substances which can be harmful in your brain, lungs, and liver, no longer to say the surroundings.
    Thanks for this informative article..

    Reply
  29. Norda says

    February 17, 2021 at 9:08 am

    Amazing article that I found today about the cleaning of toilet bowl and I will get lots of interesting information which is very useful in cleaning of bathroom. It is very useful information.
    THANK YOU

    Reply
  30. sarah says

    March 16, 2021 at 7:19 am

    my toilet gets very dirty i will try this

    Reply
  31. Houston Concrete says

    April 16, 2022 at 5:44 am

    Nice, I’m definitely going to try the mix of vinegar, baking soda, and oils. 🤙🤙🤙

    Reply
  32. Mr.Robert says

    June 21, 2022 at 3:24 am

    Wow! What an easy solution to clean the toilet bowl surface! But is it as effective in cleaning the toilet rings and hard water stains?

    Reply
    • Anita says

      July 24, 2022 at 10:21 am

      It won’t always get those hard water stains off. You can use a toilet pumice stone or toilet brush if this doesn’t get the rings out.

      Reply
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    July 18, 2022 at 7:26 am

    Great information. Keep up the good work.

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    July 20, 2022 at 12:38 am

    Thanks for sharing such an interesting information.

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  35. Pop Here says

    September 9, 2022 at 2:01 am

    Will love to try this.

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