How Vegans Clean the Toilet

By Jessica Swartz April 14, 2023 25 mins read 96 Views

Everyone poop. We all poop. You might be surprised to learn that vegans poop more . A plant-based diet can be a great way to clean out your colon. You could say "roughage" was our code for a healthy digestive system. This makes vegan toilet cleaning even more relevant in our daily lives.

Did you know not all cleaning products contain animal-based ingredients? You can make concoctions to clean as well or even better than those you buy at the store. You can make your own cleaners that are just as good (or even better!) This guide will share all our toilet-savvy tips, time-honored tricks, and porcelain goddess gear.

Are you ready to get rolling, my friends? Let's take on that toilet!

Vegan Toilet Cleaning Checklist
What to Put in a Toilet Caddy
Toilet Cleaning Hacks
Animal-Free Toilet Bowl Cleaning Products
Natural Home Cleaning Resources
Make your own toilet bowl cleaner
You can also try these other DIY cleaning recipes.
Enjoy Your Sparkling Clean Throne

Vegan Toilet Cleaning Checklist

It is not fun to clean the toilet, also known as "polishing the privy". Nobody wants to clean the toilet. This household chore is relatively easy to complete if you follow the right steps (and order). Sounds a bit finicky to you? Doing it this way can save you a lot of time and frustration.

How Vegans Clean the Toilet
Super Bowl soak: Jump right in and scrub the toilet using toilet cleaner. The cleaner will have more time to work while you focus on other parts.

Wipe out (and in!) ): Using an all-purpose or bathroom cleaner and reusable cloths, wipe down the outside of the entire toilet (including the top lid, seat lid, handle, underneath lid, top of toilet bowl, and bottom areas of toilet) from the not-so-dirty to the downright-disgusting.

How Vegans Clean the Toilet
Flooring It: The bathroom may have a bad smell even after cleaning because of urine that has dried around the bottom of your toilet. Spray undiluted white vinegar (our favorite) or Biokleen Bac Out. Spray undiluted distilled white vinegar or Biokleen's Bac Out (our favorite!) around the base and let it sit for atleast 30 minutes. You'll notice the difference if you wipe up properly.

How Vegans Clean the Toilet
Do the Extra Mile: For those who are really committed, you can clean the walls, floor, and toilet seat well. You could also add a roll of eco-friendly paper like Reel Paper or Betterway.

What to Put in a Toilet Caddy

You may have never thought about a toilet cleaner caddy. You should definitely consider one! It's like trying to lug all your groceries from the car into the house with . It's possible that you don't want to admit it, but the amount of cleaning supplies is just too much. A caddy not only helps you save time but also improves your mood. You can add these things to your caddy:

Toilet Brush (Silicone or Natural)
Toilet Cleaning Stone
Use reusable cloths or Swedish Dishcloths (compostable paper towel or rags).
Toilet Cleaner (see below for recipe or links)
Rubber Gloves and Reusable Gloves
Wet Bags or Biodegradable Garbage (for storing used clothes for later laundering)

For best results, we recommend that you clean the toilet thoroughly at least once a week.

Toilet Cleaning Hacks

We love hacks! We love hacks, especially ones that help us get the job done. Share your favorites in the comments! Here are some of the most popular ones:

Hydrogen peroxide can be used to remove heavy stains. Pour a cup of hydrogen peroxide into the toilet bowl. Swish it around (including under the rim) and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes.
Did you know some brands of baking soda test on animals before they are sold? Arm & Hammer, a popular brand, is not cruelty-free. Choose vegan brands like Bob's Red Mill or Relative Foods.
A pumice rock is the perfect solution for hard-water rings or stains. To avoid scratches, make sure you thoroughly wet the stone as well as the toilet prior to scrubbing.

Animal-Free Toilet Bowl Cleaning Products

Not everyone loves DIY recipes like we do (wahhh? Sometimes a commercially made product is the better option. We're happy to use a ready-made product if it makes life easier. It's important to use whatever helps you clean that not-so-fresh toilet bowl. These cleaners are non-toxic and will clean your toilet bowl like no one's business.

Attitude
Better Life
BioKleen Bathroom Cleaning Solution
Bio Pac Automatic Bowl Cleaning
Ecover
Method Anti-Bacterial
Clean Day with Mrs. Meyer
Seventh Generation

Natural Home Cleaning Resources

It can be overwhelming to clean a toilet without using any waste. Our favorite eco-friendly and cruelty-free products for a healthier house are shared here. You'll wonder how you ever lived without certain products. It's the same as becoming vegan. Here's where to begin:

Eco-Friendly Cleaning products

Sal Suds by Dr. Bronner
Marley's Monsters Toilet Bombs
Nature Clean Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner Strips - Plastic-Free
Tru-Earth Eco-Strips

Helpful Home Book

Lily Cameron, Simply Sustainable: Achieving a Plastic-Free and Low-Waste Lifestyle
Clean House, Clean Planet, by Karen Logan
Fern Green, Natural Home Cleaning: More than 100 ways to clean your home naturally
The Art of Natural Cleaning by Rebecca Sullivan: Tips and Techniques to Create a Chemical-Free, Sparkling Home
The Naturally Clean Home by Karyn Seigel-Maier: 150 Nontoxic Recipes to Clean and Disinfect with Essential Oils
Becky Rapinchuck, The Organically Clean House

Make your own toilet bowl cleaner

This recipe for toilet cleaner is inexpensive and easy to find. How convenient is it to use the same ingredients for your cleaning products as you do in your recipes? This recipe also shows that it is non-toxic, and more versatile than anyone could have imagined.

Natural Toilet Cleaner

You're out of bubble bowl cleaner and need to clean your toilet? No worries! You can make a quick and easy DIY toilet cleaner that is cruelty-free. You probably have two ingredients in your home. In no time, you'll have a sparkling bowl!

Keyword Baking soda toilet cleaner, homemade toilet bowl cleanser, natural toilet bowl cleanser

Prep time five -minutes

Total time five -minutes

Serves Cleansings

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Equipment

1 32-ounce mason jar with the lid , or any container that has a lid or closure
Any container with a lid or closure , such as a 32-ounce bottle or any other container.

Ingredients

32 Ounces Distilled White Vinegar
32 ounces baking soda
essential oils optional

Instructions

Add 32 ounces baking soda to the mason jar.
Add 32 ounces distilled white vinegar to the bottle.
Add 1/2 cup baking soda to the water in the toilet bowl and then shake 1/2 cup on both sides of your toilet brush. Scrub the bowl thoroughly, including the inside and under the rim.
Add 1 cup vinegar (it fizzes!) Swish the toilet bowl and rim again.
Let the toilet bowl sit for 30 minutes or overnight.

Notes

Option Scented: If you prefer scented products, or if you want to mask the vinegar's strong smell, add essential oils that have disinfecting properties either to the vinegar (or the baking soda) or both. You can add 20 drops of essential oils to each 1/2 cup. Mix in a large measuring cup or bowl before adding into containers. Use tea tree, eucalyptus or lavender essential oils. Also, you can use lemon, grapefruit, orange, lime, and peppermint. Combining two essential oils is also lovely.

You can try more DIY cleaning recipes and DIY home cleaning.

Our Homemade Disinfectant Spray will make your home clean, sparkling and free of germs! Browse our list of favorite vegan and cruelty-free Cleaning Products for a Conscientious Home to see which products you may want to replace.

You might end up cleaning your bathroom and spring-cleaning or restocking the pantry at the same time! Our vegan pantry guides are invaluable for preparing, organizing and removing unwanted or expired foods or other items.

The bathroom is the best place to keep your vegan makeup and skincare. Make your own solid perfumes, deodorants, and even body scrubs!

Enjoy Your Sparkling Clean Throne

You can help the environment by switching to vegan cleaning products instead of animal-based ones.

You can also rest assured that even if your kale-smoothie accidentally spills on the bathroom floor, your cleaning products will not harm you. Please don't lick your bathroom floor. Enjoy your newly cleaned bathroom.

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