We need to have a frank talk about an embarrassing problem. The problem, my friends, is Bathroom Stink!
We are a family of 5 and trust me when I tell you that bathroom stink is a very real issue! The good news is that we've solved the problem quickly and cheaply and I'll show you how!
The key here is to PREVENT bathroom stink rather than to try and cover it after the fact.
There are lots of commercial products on the market for this purpose. Most notably a toilet spray called Poo Pourri. I have nothing bad to say about Poo Pourri - it works. The problem is that it is (in my opinion) needlessly expensive!
Making a DIY Version -
Because you're just adding scented oil to the toilet water, any scented oil will work. Apply 2-4 drops of essential oil in toilet water before you make a deposit leaves the ladies room smelling clean and fresh.
My family likes Lemon oil best.
We are a family of 5 and trust me when I tell you that bathroom stink is a very real issue! The good news is that we've solved the problem quickly and cheaply and I'll show you how!
The key here is to PREVENT bathroom stink rather than to try and cover it after the fact.
There are lots of commercial products on the market for this purpose. Most notably a toilet spray called Poo Pourri. I have nothing bad to say about Poo Pourri - it works. The problem is that it is (in my opinion) needlessly expensive!
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| Poo Pourri Toilet Spray |
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| No. 2 Toilet Spray |
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| DIY Toilet Spray |
First, let’s review the basic concept:
If you add scented oil to the toilet water before you add anything stinky to the toilet, the smell gets trapped under the layer of oil.
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| How it works |
Based on that concept, you could ANY scented oil. This, my friends, is a DIY opportunity!
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| Leaving the bathroom smelling clean and fresh! |
Making a DIY Version -
Because you're just adding scented oil to the toilet water, any scented oil will work. Apply 2-4 drops of essential oil in toilet water before you make a deposit leaves the ladies room smelling clean and fresh.
My family likes Lemon oil best.
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| Lemon Oil |
If you'd rather have a spray - No Problem!
If you decide that you’d rather have a bottle for spray, no problem, add 40-50 drops of scented oil to a 2 oz bottle of water (or alcohol) and make a spray. Add 2-3 squirts of spray to the toilet before you go and voila! You’re all set!
Blogger and Super Woman Jillee has a Poo Pourri knock off too. Here's her recipe!
Blogger and Super Woman Jillee has a Poo Pourri knock off too. Here's her recipe!
Pro Tips:
- Make a label with instructions for the drops or the spray. It’s counter intuitive to spray the toilet BEFORE you go. A few simple instructions solve this problem quickly. **Instruction wording listed below.
- Also, in the spirit of being delicate and ladylike, we call these “Doo Drops” or “No 2 Spray”
- Make sure the drops hit the water. If they hit the side of the bowl and have to slide down into the bowl, they take a little longer to work.
- You can add the drops after you’re already begun to go, but for best results put the drops in as soon as you discover that you need them.
- Husbands or (teenage boys) might require a few extra drops.
- If you buy scented oil online, it might not come in dropper bottles. You can buy glass dropper bottles online. They are called Euro Droppers and they're available at Amazon.com or Etsy.com.
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| Euro Dropper Glass Bottles |
Other Helpful Tips:
* Keep a little bottle of essential oil in your purse to mask "nature's call" when you're out and about or visiting friends.
* If you've visiting friends and family and you don't have your drops on hand, check for bath oil, perfume or tea tree oil. All three work well in masking unpleasant toilet smells. Just make sure to add them to the bowl BEFORE you go.
* If you're having a party or gathering at your home, every hour or so add a few drops (or squirts) to the toilet for who ever visits the bathroom next.
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| Leave drops (with instructions) in the bathroom |
** Words for Instruction Label:
"DOO Drops" To reduce or eliminate bathroom odor: Add 2-4 drops of Doo Drops (to toilet water) before you drop a "doo".
"DOO Drops" To reduce or eliminate bathroom odor: Add 2-4 drops of Doo Drops (to toilet water) before you drop a "doo".
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