A composition capable of eliminating or at least reducing toilet odor when applied directly to the water contained in the toilet bowl prior to use. The liquid composition comprises about 60 to about 70 weight percent diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (CH.sub.2OHCH.sub.2OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2OC.sub.2H.sub.5), the balance being at least additional constituent, such as fragrances and/or stabilizers.