Cloves are a common spice in cooking. Cheap and accessible, this ingredient can flavor food and offers multiple medicinal properties. Some people use this flower bud in the toilet for a specific reason. Find out which one!
Clove gives off a very strong aroma. In the kitchen, it is used as a base in the preparation of curry but also to flavor gingerbread and other sweet or savory recipes. It is also a great alternative to some chemicals used in toilets.
Why use cloves in the toilet?
It is a simple and natural remedy that puts an end to a common everyday problem.
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A natural solution to deodorize toilets
Cloves. Source: spm
Powerful aroma, clove is a natural remedy to eliminate bad smells from toilets. Unlike chemical deodorants, this product acts naturally on foul smells such as the smell of urine or humidity. To prepare a homemade air freshener made from cloves, you will need the following ingredients:
- A dozen cloves
- 9 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 liter of lukewarm water
- 1 bottle or glass jar
- 8 drops clove or lemon essential oil (optional)
To start, mix the cloves and baking soda together before filling the bottle with warm water. Then close the jar and shake. If you wish, add the essential oil then place the open jar near the toilet. The solution will thus absorb bad odors and diffuse a pleasant fragrance in the room.
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An effective solution to descale the toilets
It is also possible to prepare a toilet cleaner based on cloves. To do this, simply mix a handful of cloves in a bottle of white vinegar. Leave to macerate for at least a week and then pour the filtered solution into the toilet bowl. Leave to act overnight. The combined action of white vinegar and cloves will thoroughly clean the internal walls of the toilet, remove bad odors and eliminate traces of limestone. To leave a citrus scent, it is possible to add lemon or orange peel to the mixture.
Some natural tips for scenting the toilet
Like cloves, other ingredients can be used to make toilet fragrance. Of course, prior cleaning and regular ventilation of this room are required.
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Create an aroma diffuser with a roll of toilet paper!
Essential oil poured onto a roll of toilet paper. Source: spm
The first simple and practical trick is to use a roll of toilet paper as an aroma diffuser. Pour 5 to 6 drops of essential oil of your choice into the inner part of the toilet paper roll. The cardboard will thus absorb the smell and diffuse it throughout the day throughout the room. Choose scents of geranium, lavender or mint. This operation can also be repeated as soon as the smell begins to fade.
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Make potpourri for the toilet
Rose Potpourri. Source: spm
For this second tip, all you need to do is prepare a potpourri for the bathroom or toilet. To obtain delicate and unique fragrancesselect for this a variety of flowers (rose, lilac, lily of the valley etc.) and aromatic herbs according to your preferences such as thyme, rosemary or mint. To dry them, place the ingredients on absorbent paper then cover them with baking paper and put them in the oven at a temperature of 140°C for one hour. All you have to do is arrange the leaves on a small dish, dish or decorative jar. To accentuate their fragrance, do not hesitate to add a few drops of essential oil.
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