A quick guide on how to naturally clean your bathroom.

1. Whether you’re trying to minimize
your carbon footprint or are
concerned about the effect harsh
chemicals may have on your
family’s health, switching to
natural bathroom cleansers is a
great choice.
Although there are tons of “green”
bathroom products available in
stores, in most cases it’s cheaper
and more effective to make them on
your own. And, chances are, your
kitchen cupboard is already stocked
with many of the ingredients.
From cleansers made with
grapefruits and lemons to vinegar
and baking soda, here are some of
our favorite natural and homemade
bathroom cleansers.
How to Clean Your Bathroom… Naturally

2. If your bathtub has unflattering rings or
rust that won’t go away, try this grapefruit/
salt combo on the grime. All you’ll need
is one grapefruit and ¼ cup coarse kosher
salt. One medium to large grapefruit will
clean your entire bath or shower from
top to bottom, including the fixtures.
Depending on the space and severity
of the grime, use a half a grapefruit
or more than one grapefruit. Once
you’ve cut the grapefruit in half,
sprinkle the top liberally with salt.
Wet your bathtub, and sprinkle the
remaining salt around the bottom.
From there, use the grapefruit to scrub
around the tub, making sure to “juice” the
grapefruit over the fixtures while picking
up spare salt along the way. Once you’re
done, rinse away the pulp, juice, and toss
the grapefruit in the trash.
Grapefruit & Salt Tub Cleaner
How to Clean Your Bathroom… Naturally

3. To make a daily-use tub and tile
cleaner on your own, all you’ll need
is baking soda, lemon juice, salt,
dishwashing liquid, and vinegar.
Mix ¾ cup baking soda, ¼ cup lemon
juice, 3 tablespoons salt, 3 tablespoons
dishwashing liquid, and ½ cup vinegar
in a large bowl. Mix together and pour
the mixture into a plastic container.
When you’re ready to use the cleanser,
simply shake and/or pour a small
amount onto a rag or directly onto
the area to be cleaned. Scrub
and rinse with a wet rag.
Note: if you’d like the cleanser
to smell like oranges, lemons,
or your favorite scent, add ten
drops of essential oil once the
liquid has been mixed.
Baking Soda & Vinegar Tile Cleaner
How to Clean Your Bathroom… Naturally

4. If you’re tired of using bottle after
bottle of air freshener, try adding a
simple, natural scent to your
bathroom with a basic baking
soda-based room freshener. All
you’ll need is a mason jar, ½ cup
of baking soda, essential oil of
your preference, and a tapestry
needle. Simply pour ½ cup of baking
soda into the Mason jar and add 8-12
drops of essential oil of your choice.
If you’re unsure about how much
essential oil you should be using,
start off by adding less oil. If it’s not
strong enough to scent the room, add
more. Poke holes in the lid with the
needle, and you’re good to go. If you’d
like to improve the look of the Mason
jar, glue some pretty, designed paper
to the top of the lid or tie a bow around
the neck of the jar.
Baking Soda Air Freshener
How to Clean Your Bathroom… Naturally

5. Finally, if the frequent trips to Bath & Body
Works are breaking the bank, you can
make your own DIY foaming hand wash
using unscented castile soap, coconut
oil, and essential oils. Here’s how: add
2 tablespoons of castile soap and 2
teaspoons of fractionated coconut oil into
an empty foaming soap container (if you
don’t have one on hand, they’re available
for purchase online), add 10-15 drops of
essential oil, and fill the rest of the bottle
with water, leaving enough room for
the pump to be inserted. Screw on
the pump, shake gently, and say
hello to your very own DIY foaming
hand wash.
Note: the holidays are right around
the corner, and this makes a great,
homemade gift for virtually any friend,
family member, or co-worker.
DIY Foaming Hand Wash
How to Clean Your Bathroom… Naturally