Easy, Natural And Fast Ways To Keep Your Bathroom Fresh

Cleaning the bathroom is hard work and takes a lot of time. For quick results, most people would turn to harsh chemicals and cleaning agents to cover up unwelcome bathroom smells and persistent odours. It can be embarrassing when you have guests over and the toilet smells like, well, a toilet. But don't let the stink get the better of you! There are fast, effective methods that won't break the bank.

Banish bad odours and keep your bathroom smelling fresh fast with these natural household ingredients:

1. Baking Soda

Place a small bowl of baking soda in the bathroom to absorb the odours. You should replace the baking soda every month to make sure it stays fresh.

2. Lemons

3. Essential Oils

Essential oils like lavender and lemongrass are great for masking even the strongest of bathroom odours. Set a diffuser on an open shelf, and warm a few drops of oil for a couple of minutes.

4. Vodka

Bonus! Unclog a toilet bowl the easy way.

Not keen on pouring harsh chemicals down your toilet? Then keep these cubes of natural toilet bombs around:

• Stir 1 cup baking soda and 1/3 cup citric acid in a large metal bowl.

• Add 15 drops of your favourite essentials oils, then wearing gloves, start kneading the mixture together.

• Slowly add water a teaspoon at a time to help the mixture combine.

• Scoop everything into ice cube trays, and let dry overnight.

• Store them in an airtight jar.

• To use, throw one or two cubes of your homemade toilet bomb into the toilet bowl and let it fizz up for about 10 minutes before you start flushing.

Text: Mia Chenyze, Simply Her / Additional Reporting: Elizabeth Liew

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