Forget baking soda and vinegar: these are 6 TikTok tricks for a smelly toilet that smells like a boutique hotel

Scented toilet?! You walk into the bathroom, pull the curtain back and… boom. That smell. Not exactly awful, but definitely no such that you would say to yourself: “Oh, how relaxed!”
Even though you're loyal to the baking soda and vinegar mixture, the smell seems to outlast all your eco-efforts. And let's face it – yours WC it still doesn't smell like a boutique hotel on the Amalfi Coast.

So we turned to the most intrepid test subjects of our time – TikTok users – who have tried everything from microwaved lemons to removing stains with toothpaste. And out of the chaos came some surprisingly good bathroom deodorizing tricks – no baking soda, no vinegar and no home pharmacy smell.

Ready? Here are 6 TikTok tricks that will turn your bathroom into a designer wellness corner.

1. Aromatic toilet roll: minimalist trick, maximum effect and a fragrant toilet

This lifehack is so simple you'll hardly believe it works - but it's one of the most viral ideas in the world #CleanTok.

Process:

1. 1. 1. Take a new roll of toilet paper (you can even just open a package).
      2. Find the inner cardboard roll.
      3. Add 5-10 drops of essential oil of your choice – lemon for freshness, lavender for relaxation, peppermint for cleanliness or cedar for warmth.
      4. Put the package back on the shelf or simply use it as usual.

As the paper unwinds, a scent is released – subtle but pleasant. And the best part? No spraying, no plastic, just a little fragrant magic.

2. Rice diffuser: when rice doesn't go in the pot, but on the shelf and a fragrant toilet

If you have a radiator or a sunny corner in your bathroom, this trick will be perfect.

Process:

1. 1. 1. Take a small glass jar or cup (transparent looks best).
      2. Pour approx. 1/2 cup rice – regular white, not instant.
      3. Add 15–20 drops of essential oilYou can combine several scents – e.g. lemon + rosemary for a Mediterranean effect.
      4. Stir lightly with a spoon to distribute the oil evenly.
      5. Leave it open, without a lid. Place it on a high shelf, windowsill or toilet tank.

Rice will be at the same time absorbed moisture (super room humidifier) and slowly released a scent, no need to constantly refresh. Add a few more drops every 3-4 days, replace after 2 weeks.

3. Gel freshener: when the bathroom gets its own fragrant “pudding”

TikTok users have elevated gelatin from the kitchen shelf to bathroom decoration.

You need:

• 1 cup of water
• 2 tablespoons powdered gelatin (unflavored)
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 20 drops of essential oil
• Optional: natural coloring (e.g. turmeric, spirulina, or a drop of beetroot juice)

Process:

1. 1. 1. Boil the water and remove it from the heat.
      2. Stir in the gelatin until it is completely dissolved.
      3. Add salt (to prevent mold), then essential oil and food coloring.
      4. Pour the mixture into a glass or decorative container.
      5. Let it cool and harden – preferably overnight.

Place the gel air freshener on a shelf, toilet bowl or cabinet - it smells up to 3 weeks, depending on ventilation.
Homey, aesthetic and eco-friendly. And let's face it - this is something even a 5-star hotel in Copenhagen would have.

4. Toilet “bombs” that clean and deodorize

Some TikTok tricks aren't just for smell, they're also for functional freshness.

Ingridients:

• 1 cup citric acid
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons liquid soap (without a strong scent)
• 20 drops of essential oil
• A little water in a spray bottle

Process:

1. 1. 1. In a large bowl, mix the citric acid and cornstarch.
      2. Add liquid soap and essential oil.
      3. Slowly spray water and stir – the goal is “wet sand” that holds its shape.
      4. Press the mixture into silicone molds (e.g. for ice cream or mini muffins).
      5. Air dry for 24 hours.

When you want to refresh your shell, throw one bomb into the toilet or even into the tank (if your toilet can handle it – check!).
It smells, cleans slightly and gives a feeling of freshness without additional spraying.

5. Herbal “candle” – granny style, but TikTok approves of this fragrant toilet

When zero-waste happiness with aesthetic vibes, you get this trick.

You need:

• A cotton bag (muslin or cloth) or a clean old sock
• A mixture of dried herbs: lavender, mint, lemon peel, rosemary
• Optional: a few drops of essential oil

Instructions:

1. 1. 1. Mix the herbs in a bowl. If you add oil, mix with a spoon.
      2. Fill the bag and tie it with string.
      3. Place it next to the toilet, in a cabinet, or even in a toilet brush holder.

The herbs slowly release their natural scent and absorb unwanted odors. Shake the bag or replace the contents every week - no plastic, no chemicals.

Scented fan – the “secret weapon” of TikTok cleaning queens

If your bathroom has a fan (or at least a ventilation grille), use it for fragrant distribution.

Process:

1. 1. 1. Take a cotton pad or paper towel.
      2. Add 5–10 drops of essential oil to it.
      3. Carefully attach it (e.g. with adhesive tape) to the inside of the fan or grille.
      4. When the ventilation is turned on, the air will be gently permeated with the scent.

TikTok warns: Do not drip oil directly into the fan. – this is not an Insta story, but a device. Smart and safe!

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Conclusion: A fragrance that doesn't smell like clichés

Smelly toilet?! Forget baking soda and vinegar. TikTok has proven that there are better ones. glamorous, more effective and more fun ways to scent your toilet. And without expensive products and without the kitchen smell of a “home experiment”.

Choose your trick, try it today – and let your bathroom finally smell like a place you go to for peace, not just for… well, you know.