While I was growing up, brushing my teeth twice a day was a rule I had to follow — the morning was a given, of course. But, my mom would be towering over my siblings and I each night, as well, to ensure that we got all the nooks and crannies cleaned before we hit the sack. I can’t deny the fact that this made a good habit and proved beneficial in the long run!
Thinking back to the times our teeth were under scrutiny every night, I remember trying to take the easy way out one time and using mouthwash instead. Of course, moms always find everything out, and mine did as well. The repercussion: She took the mouthwash out of the bathroom cupboard and put it somewhere out of our reach.
From there on in, it always felt weird to see the mouthwash sitting amidst our cleaning products on a shelf in the garage — that’s not where it REALLY belongs, it’s meant for cleaning bacteria inside your mouth and nothing else, right? Wrong!
Seems like mom knew exactly what she was doing when she took that bottle of Listerine and put it away for other uses. Here are 15 ways to reuse Listerine in a way we may have never thought of!
15. Clean The Toilet
A splash of Listerine sanitizes the toilet and leaves it sparkling clean!
14. Get Rid Of Toenail Fungus
All you have to do is soak your feet in a mixture of water and a bit of Listerine — your feet will be as good as new.
13. Use It As Deodorant
Just rub a small amount of mouthwash in your armpit to stop the smell!
12. Say “No” To The Itch
It can be a bug bite or just a simple itch, dab a small amount of Listerine to the area using a cotton ball. Problem solved.
11. Be Dandruff-Free
Rub mouthwash on your scalp and wrap your hair in a towel for 20 minutes. Then, rinse the Listerine out, and you’ll notice the difference!
10. Turn It Into A Face Wash
Because of its antiseptic properties, Listerine is a great solution to fight acne.
9. Help Your Doggo Be Flea-Free
Pet WellBeingAll you need to do is mix some Listerine into your pup’s shampoo, or bath water (whichever you prefer), and bathe your pet as usual.
8. Clean That Screen
In an age where smartphones have become so popular, it’s important that yours remains in good condition. Need to clean that screen? Add a touch of Listerine and wipe the screen with a towel paper. Good as new, in no time.
We always thought that there was just one purpose to Listerine: being mouthwash. Well, with further research and some trial and error (I’m sure!), experts have found other, ingenious ways in which you can repurpose that bottled solution in your bathroom cupboard! It really just takes some dabbing and dipping, and you’ve got a whole lot of ways to use Listerine!
7. Sanitize Your Toothbrush
We may not think about it, but our toothbrushes need cleaning as well. Dip yours into some mouthwash the next time you need to clean yours!
6. Say “Goodbye!” To Lice
Infested with lice? Don’t worry! Soak your entire head of hair in Listerine and leave it in for two hours. Rinse the Listerine out, and you’re good to go.
5. Get Rid Of The Smell In The Trash
Sometimes the smell coming from the trashcan is unbearable. The next time this happens, take some towel paper and soak it with Listerine, its smell will overpower whatever else is in there!
4. Heal A Bruise
Soak a cotton ball in Listerine and hold it over the bruise. The solution encourages blood flow, and the bruise will disappear sooner than you know it.
3. No More Ticks
These can be dangerous little buggers, and no one wants to get one stuck to them! If, though, this happens, then take a paper towel soaked in mouthwash and place it on the surface of the skin. The tick will come off in mere seconds.
2. Ease Toothaches
I think you get it by now — dab some Listerine to help soothe the pain!
1. Help Protect A Blister
You don’t ever want a blister to get infected, so dab some Listerine on it to protect it!
And there you have it, everyone! 15 ways in which you can use Listerine to your advantage, outside of the bathroom.
Thinking of more ways to repurpose this handy household product? Then click on the video below for some more ideas!
