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15 Useful and Surprising Ways to Use Mouthwash

15 Useful and Surprising Ways to Use Mouthwash

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Mouthwash is perfect for anyone who wants to achieve that fresh, clean feeling. For most, it has become an essential part of their daily oral hygiene routine. But were you aware of the fact that it can be used for many other things besides rinsing?

That’s why we’ve made a list of 15 uses which, while unusual and unexpected, are sure to be a pleasant surprise! And it only makes sense, as most types of mouthwash contain hydrogen peroxide and alcohol, which makes them ideal for disinfecting purposes.

1. Quickly Freshen Up

It can happen that you’re in such a hurry that you don’t have time to take a shower, not even a quick one. So how to get rid of the odor? Simple! All you do is dab a cotton pad into some mouthwash and rub it on your armpit.

You’d be shocked at how effectively it can kill any lingering bacteria, thus successfully getting rid of any foul smells as well! And the best part is, you can use it anywhere since both items necessary are so small they fit in most handbags!

2. Skip the Professional Pedicure

Guess what? You can have soft feet without having to pay a fortune by going to the nail salon. You can create a gentle solution for safely treating any calluses or rough spots. What you need is some apple cider vinegar (1 cup), Listerine (1 cup), and some water (2 cups) for a nice foot soak.

3. Repels Bugs

Looking for a safer alternative to using harsh chemicals when it comes to repelling bugs? All you need to do is pour a minty mouthwash into any spray bottle.

Just be careful to avoid the whitening mouthwash variety, as it can cause white spots on your clothes. Also, you may need to apply this spray more often than you would the traditional one.

4. Get Rid of Any Ants

Looking for a safe and effective way of getting rid of any ants in your house? Try mixing some mouthwash, dish soap, and hydrogen peroxide. Spray it on any areas where you’ve seen ants and let it soak for about 15 minutes.

Wipe off what remains of the spray and any ants along with it. This mixture is completely safe to use in homes which have pets or children.

5. Reduces Odors Coming from Your Washing Machine

Washing machines are irreplaceable for their clothes-cleaning abilities, but we need to remember that they can get dirty in the process. And a dirty washing machine will not perform as well as it could.

That’s why you should try half a cup of antiseptic mouthwash in an empty load cycle to make sure your washing machine is disinfected and clean.

6. Safely Disinfects Clothes

Many individuals are wary of using harsh chemicals such as bleach, but aren’t completely certain that their laundry is as clean as it should be using natural products.

Using just one cup of mouthwash in your dirty laundry load is more than sufficient for killing any harmful bacteria. Best to use an antiseptic mouthwash, one without any artificial coloring.

7. Soothes Itching

Another thing antiseptic mouthwash is good for is providing much-needed relief from an insect bite, or even a rash. This is thanks to the cooling sensation it can provide our skin.

Furthermore, the alcohol it contains can help with healing the rash through drying it out. Simply dab some of it onto your affected area using a cotton pad.

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