How to Clean Your Toilet Bowl Without Harsh Chemicals

No one wants a dirty toilet bowl, but most of us don’t love what it takes to keep it clean. From the fumes of harsh chemicals to the act of scrubbing, there are many reasons cleaning a toilet bowl ranks pretty low on the list of household chores—but it doesn't have to! There are gentle, eco-friendly options you can use instead. From simple ingredients like baking soda and lemon juice to easy-to-use tablets, here’s how to never dread cleaning your toilet bowl ever again.

1. Baking Soda and Vinegar Solution

This easy mix is great for cleaning a toilet bowl. Baking soda acts as a gentle stain remover and white vinegar’s acidic quality breaks down mineral deposits.

To try this DIY toilet bowl cleaner at home, sprinkle about a cup of baking soda around the toilet bowl, covering the surface of the bowl well. Then, pour one to two cups of white vinegar on top of the baking soda. You’ll see and hear it begin to fizz. Let the mixture sit for about 15 to 20 minutes, then simply scrub the bowl with a toilet brush and flush.

2. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is another excellent natural cleaner for your toilet bowl. It has citric acid, which helps kill germs and remove stains at the same time.

To clean your toilet with lemon juice, pour one cup of lemon juice into the bowl, and let it sit for at least 30 minutes—you can even leave it overnight to tackle tougher stains. Then, use a toilet brush to scrub and remove any remaining stains.

3. Blueland Toilet Bowl Cleaner

For a convenient and eco-conscious option, Blueland’s Toilet Bowl Cleaner tablets are 100% plastic-free, come in a reusable tin, made with safe, bio-based ingredients, septic safe and leave nothing but a fresh scent! Simply drop a tablet into the toilet bowl and let it dissolve, scrub the bowl with a toilet brush and flush for a sparkling, clean toilet.