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DIY Poop Spray
August 30, 2021
Our bodies were made with a perfect system to bring energy in through eating and allow the waste to exit through, well, you know. As perfect as this system is, our poop does not always smell very neutral.
In fact, depending on our diet, digestive health and overall health, odors can vary from mild to extreme. For many years, people have been sold on spray fragrances and fragrant candles to mask odors; however, these scents are often made of very toxic ingredients that pollute indoor air with volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
In addition to concentrating pollution inside of our homes, synthetic fragrances can cause a host of health issues, ranging from male reproductive problems, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer and much more.
Before ever reaching for your synthetically scented poop spray again or purchasing the pricey Poo Pouri, try this all-natural bathroom spray — call it a DIY poo pourri — that serves as an affordable and effective alternative.
How to Make A DIY Poop Spray
It’s surprisingly easy and only requires three ingredients. In a small glass spray bottle, add 1 teaspoon of isopropyl alcohol (or rubbing alcohol).
Next, add 40 drops of essential oils to rubbing alcohol, and gently swish to combine. I choose 15 drops lavender, 15 drops lime and 10 drops lemongrass. You can swap out whatever essential oils you have on hand, or go with a seasonal aproach, such as flower-like scents for the spring, citrus for summer, woodsy for fall and spices for the winter!
Lastly, carefully pour in 3 ounces of distilled (or purified) water. Boiled water completely cooled (!) is a good alternative.
Give it a good shake and you’re good to go. :)
How to use your DIY poop pray? Simply spray 3–4 pumps into toilet bowl, misting the water with this essential oil spray prior to using the bathroom. BONUS: This also works as an effective air freshener for after bathroom use as well.
How does poop spray work? Essential oil–based bathroom sprays leave a film on top of the water that is said to trap odors from bodily waste and keep them below the surface. As waste hits the film and enters the water, a pleasant bloom of essential oil fragrance is released into the air, not only masking unpleasant odors, but also leaving a pleasant smell behind.
The next time you feel the urge, give this natural bathroom spray a try and toss out the synthetic products.
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DIY Poop Spray
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 40 uses 1x
Description
Before ever buying a synthetically scented poop spray or purchasing the expensive Poo Pourri brand, try this all-natural bathroom spray that serves as an affordable and effective alternative.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol
- 40 drops of essential oil (I used 15 drops lavender, 15 drops lime, 10 drops lemongrass)
- 3 ounces distilled water (boiled water completely cooled is a good alternative)
Instructions
- In a small glass spray bottle, add 1 teaspoon of isopropyl alcohol.
- Add 40 drops of essential oils to rubbing alcohol, and gently swish to combine.
- Carefully pour in 3 ounces of distilled (or purified) water.
- Shake and use when ready!
Notes
Spray 3–4 pumps into toilet bowl, misting the water with this essential oil spray prior to using the bathroom. BONUS: This also works as an effective air freshener for after bathroom use as well.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Method: Mixing
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Can it be a plastic bottle? Not sure I love the idea of glass.
Making it! Going to sale to family and people that smell at work!
Can this get rid of mice odors?
Just made this with 60% each essential oils and used white vinegar to sub the alcohol. Fast & easy. Thanks for sharing
I was wondering if there was a diy “poop-pouri” and knowing the reputation of Dr. Axe, I am definitely going to use this instead of buying my next bottle. Thank you Dr. Axe!
Wow! this is quite interesting. I will readily make this. It is very essential.
I will also advise that you have it handy, just in case you are visiting friends or colleagues. We all know that these stuff doesn’t have pleasant odor, so poop spray to the rescue!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the recipe….. I give Gag-gifts for Christmas to my family, but try to make sure they are still useful items…. This year it will be Poop Spray…… Will probably go for more Winter smelling essential oils…… Oh, this is going to be a fun Christmas!
Sir this is kathamuthu from south india chennai I went through your video about fasting and cleansing I it was very nice and informative msg
Thank you sir
what about farting? how can you spray that?
Grow up!
party pooper :)
Agree grow up
Don’t be a Karen!