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I remember when Poo-Pourri hit the shelves and laughing because…wow. The first time I ever saw it was at my nail salon. Yep, where I get my mani-pedis. I was used to the usual items in the retail area - flip flops, nail polish, boob tape. Then one day there it was: toilet spray. I was surprised. I was intrigued. I giggled while I bought it. I couldn’t even tell you why I was buying it. I just felt like I’d stumbled upon something that might very well be a winner. Punchline: it was.
Poo-Pourri became a staple in our home and a must-have when we traveled as a family. It does what it says. It’s a star. Here’s why:
- It uses all natural ingredients.
- Rather than mask odors, it traps it beneath the toilet water before they go into the air.
- The essential oils form a barrier on the toilet bowl water’s surface. What lies beneath takes the scent with it.
I was so excited to learn how to make a version of it. So now we never have to run out, and I can make sure every bathroom in the house has a supply.
It’s a really easy and inexpensive DIY.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Distilled water. This is the base of your spray and you can usually grab a gallon while shopping. Avoid tap water, as it has minerals that could clog the bottle and affect the spray.
- Rubbing alcohol (or witch hazel or vodka). This is your stabilizer. It helps enhance the shelf life of the spray and helps the water and oils mix well.
- 100% natural essential oils. This is going to give you the scent you desire and trap the bad scents you don’t desire into the toilet water. Do not use synthetic oils.
- Dishwashing soap (or pure castile soap). The soap helps emulsify the oil, helps absorb odors and helps create a strong barrier. It also helps prevent the oils from affecting the plumbing. You may be thinking: “how could just a few sprays hurt a toilet?” Someone in my home (who shall remain nameless) opened the name-brand bottle and accidentally dropped the entire bottle in the toilet. Use the soap.
- 4 oz spray bottle. You could adjust the ingredients and use whatever size you like, though.
How to Make It:
- To a glass bowl, add 30-40 drops of essential oil. I used 20 drops lemongrass, 10 drops orange and 10 drops peppermint.
- Add 2 drops of soap
- Add 2 tbsp rubbing alcohol
- Stir to mix
- Pour into a 4-oz spray bottle
- Fill with distilled water
- Add top to bottle and shake well
Favorite Combinations:
- Lemongrass + Orange + Peppermint
- Eucalyptus + Lavender
- Peppermint + Lemon
- Bergamot + Lemongrass
How to Use It
Spray 3-5 times into toilet water before going.
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