Make these fizzy DIY toilet bombs to quickly freshen your bathroom when needed. You'll love how easy they are to make!
I am always looking for ways to make cleaning bathrooms a quick and easy job. These fizzy toilet bombs I made recently are making my cleaning routine much easier.
What are Toilet Bombs?
Toilet bombs are essentially like bath bombs but a toilet bomb will freshen up your toilet!
These fizzy toilet bombs are made with just three ingredients, plus essential oil if you'd like to add a scent.
They are super easy to make You just mix everything together, let them set, and you're good to go.
I just love them, and I know you're gonna love them too. *This post contains affiliate links.
How they work
Just throw one toilet bomb into the toilet bowl whenever there is an unpleasant smell or you feel like your toilet could use some freshening up.
The bomb will fizz up, remove smells, and help dissolve unwanted 'leftovers' from your toilet bowl the next time you flush.
How to Make Toilet Bombs
Toilet Bomb Instructions
- Add baking soda and citric acid to a mixing bowl and use a fork or whisk to break up clumps. Baking soda naturally cleans and eliminates odors, making it the perfect base for the fizzies.
- Now SLOWLY drop by drop, add hydrogen peroxide to the baking soda. If you add it all at once, you'll have a big mess due to the reaction between the baking soda and citric acid!
- Now add the essential oil and gently mix. This is just for scent, so you can choose any scent you like. I used lavender. Use a half teaspoon to scoop the mixture into your candy molds, and press in gently with your fingers. You don't want to fill them completely full, because this will expand. Let dry for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Place the dried toilet bombs in a glass jar and keep them sealed near your toilet.
Make sure you label these and keep them out of reach of small children and pets.
I used heart-shaped candy molds to make these because I thought it would be cute (and I think I was right!) but you can also just use a teaspoon or something to shape them. It is up to you.
I like to keep a jar of these in each bathroom! I love the lavender scent personally, but you can use any essential oil to make them smell good.
Toilet Bombs FAQ
How long do fizzy toilet bombs last?
They last 3-4 months and they should keep working as long as you keep them in a sealed container.
*I cannot guarantee how long your fizzy toilet bombs will last.
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Toilet Bombs
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Equipment
- Silicone Candy Molds
Materials
- 1 cup baking soda
- ¼ cup citric acid
- 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide
- 15 to 20 drops essential oil I use Lavender Doterra
Instructions
- Add baking soda to a mixing bowl and use a fork or whisk to break up clumps. Baking soda naturally cleans and eliminates odors, making it the perfect base for the fizzies.
- Now SLOWLY drop by drop, add hydrogen peroxide to the baking soda. If you add it all at once, you'll have a big mess due to the reaction between the baking soda and citric acid!
- Now add the essential oil and gently mix. This is just for scent, so you can choose any scent you like. I used lavender. Use a half teaspoon to scoop the mixture into your candy molds, and press in gently with your fingers. You don't want to fill them completely full, because this will expand. Let dry for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Place the dried toilet bombs in glass jar and keep them sealed near your toilet. Make sure you label them and keep them out of reach of small children! The next time things get smelly, after flushing, drop in a fizzy toilet bomb and things will freshen up in no time.
Notes
This post was originally published April 19th, 2017 and has been updated with new information, photos, and video.
Marlaina
Can I use these in the tank of the toilet as well?
Sarah
I'm not sure!
M Tagari
I've purchased for resale ...but the recipe does not have hydrogen peroxide... does it make a big difference... must I advise them to add the hydrogen peroxide??..
Sarah
Yes, the hydrogen peroxide is a key ingredient.
Crystal
I am making these now. Such a great idea. I used these little round ice cube molds. I didn’t fill full but they have risen so much they look like cupcakes.
Rachel
That means they are prematurely reacting and you should try to add the liquids slower. Try a spray mister and then spray once, stir, repeat
Magennis
Same as Steph ... I made these Fizzies, but alas no fizz, even the essential oils didn't give out the fragrance after a couple of days. ?
Steph
Need help. Lol. Made these last night as directed, let them dry over night. Put in toilet this morning and they didn’t do much of anything... about 5 bubles came off of it and then it just sat on the bottom of the toilet. Any tips or ideas??? TIA
Sarah
I would guess that maybe one of the ingredients wasn't good - but honestly I have no idea. So sorry. They work for me!
Jodie
What type of Vineger? White? Thank you!
Sarah
Yes, I use distilled white vinegar!
Toni
How often should these be used? Meaning, use 1 each day or after each flush?
Sarah
You can use them as often as you like. I don't use them than once a day because I want them to last longer in between making batches!
Emilee
Hi. I was just wondering what hydrogen peroxide you used thanks.
Marg
i love these.
i doubled the recipe and i cant get 30 out of these. Maybe my molds are bigger
Greer Jayne
Are these SEPTIC safe?
Sarah
I really don't know- sorry! I don't have a septic system!
Mark Doe
Yes, they are safe for septic.
Brittany rooney
Thanks for the recipe! I'd like your permission to share my results and the recipe on my blog, if that's ok with you. Obviously I would link back to this PAGE. Thanks!
-Brittany Rooney
Brittique
Sarah
Thank you Brittany! So glad you like them. You can totally share your results, but I'd prefer if you send your readers here for the full recipe. Thanks :)
reneah
are these septic tank safe?
Mark Doe
Yes, safe for septic.
Dusty epley
I love how easY this recipe is! I just made a batch and i used grapefruit essential oil it smells fantastic????
Jessica
Yay!! So glad you loved them- that is such a great idea- thanks for sharing!
Ginger Porter
Hi Sarah, I'm Ginger from Missouri. I'm definitely going to make the toilet fizzies. I have my elderly brother in law living with us and I need them for his bathroom especially!
KATE
This is an incredible idea!!! i MAKE MY OWN BATH BOMBS, THIS IS GREAT!! tHANKS FOR SHARING!!
Dani faRRy
I have a lot extra can i save it and make more with it after the ones in the mOLds dry?
Sarah
I think so! I haven't tried it before... what you could do is use a teaspoon to scoop, pack it in tightly, then put it onto wax paper to dry.
Robin
Are these pet friendly?
Sarah
I think so, but I don't have pets so I'm not an authority!
Mark Doe
Not if the pets eat them, no. As for using as directed, to be safe, just flush after use (only takes a couple of seconds to dissolve). Even safer, close the lid- don't let pets drink out of your toilet.
Jim Brewster
Always amazing those who complain most about the seat up or down Never give thought to closing the Lid...smh n lol. jHb
Tania Waggoner
Do you leave them in the molds to dry the whole time?
Sarah + Jessica
Yes!
LS
Hey! I love this post! I am curious though..does this leave any kind of residue behind / do you have to flush again a few minutes later? How does it work exactly :)
Sarah + Jessica
Nope! They just dissolve, I have never noticed any residue!! :)
LS
Woooooo it's gonna be a party in my bathrooms soon. I am incredibly lazy but super motivated to be even lazier. This is perfect ????
Sarah + Jessica
Woo hooo! I’m so glad! Good luck!
Leslie
You can buy peroxide by the gallon and smart & final, you can also get a big tub of baking soda there as well.
Sarah + Jessica
Awesome!! Thank you so much!