8. Toilet Cleaner
You don’t need a special, chemically-ridden cleaner in order to get your toilet looking spick-and-span. Instead, try pouring one cup of mouthwash into your toilet bowl, leaving it to do its magic for about half an hour. Then a quick swipe of your toilet brush and you’ve got yourself a clean toilet!
9. Preserves the Freshness of Flowers
As beautiful as they are, the problem with cut flowers is that they usually wilt quickly. Well, the antiseptic abilities of the mouthwash may kill off any harmful bacteria, thus allowing your bouquet to live a little longer.
It’s worth a try, as pouring one cup of it into your vase before arranging the flowers costs you very little!
10. Soak Your Toothbrush
Your toothbrush does a good job of cleaning your teeth. But do you do a good job of cleaning your toothbrush? Just pour a little mouthwash into a container, enough for the head of your toothbrush to soak in it.
Leave it overnight, and in the morning, your much-cleaner toothbrush will be ready to serve you once more!
11. Treats Nail Fungus
In case your toes are showing the first warning signs of fungus (or if you want to prevent it from happening in the first place, as once it does, it’s harder to eradicate), mix equal amounts of white vinegar and mouth wash.
Rub the affected area with this concoction using a cotton pad 2-3 times daily.
12. Removes Garlic Odor
As healthy as garlic is, we understand how annoying it can be to get rid of any odor coming not just from your mouth but from your hands and even your pores!
We are by no means suggesting you stop eating garlic, but it might be a wise idea to use some mouthwash to get rid of the smell after you’re done. And we don’t just mean the traditional mouth rinsing; it can be applied to any sticky area!
13. Cleans Minor Scrapes and Cuts
That’s right. It’s even useful for the treatment of minor wounds. Did you know mouthwash was initially intended as a surgical antiseptic before finding its way into your home as a part of your dental hygiene plan?
Simply dab a cotton pad into it and dab at the cuts and scrapes. But be prepared for a slight stinging sensation!
14. Reduces a Bruise’s Appearance
While we’re on minor injuries, you can also help in hindering a bruise from getting any worse and darkening further. Of course, it works best if you apply it immediately after you’ve hurt yourself. In some cases, it can even stop the bruise in its tracks completely, especially if applied early enough!
15. Reduces Dandruff
You may have tried everything to get rid of that stubborn dandruff and yet nothing seems to work. Well, instead of tormenting your scalp with even more chemically-ridden products, why not try a natural approach?
Simply rinse your hair with mouthwash after shampooing. For best results, do this a few times a week.
Conclusion
We are sure everyone can find something which will be of use to them from this list. Either way, opting for mouthwash to deal with the problems mentioned above is not only effective, but also saves you a pretty penny! Enjoy and stay healthy dear readers.
Source: DIY Everywhere | Expert Home Tips | Instructables | Wisebread |Brightside
