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5. Reduce washing machine odors
Washing machines may get your clothes clean, but they get dirty in the process. From musty smells trapped in seals to general grime around the edges, a dirty washing machine won’t perform at it’s best. Try using 1/2 cup antiseptic mouthwash in an empty load cycle to clean and disinfect your washer.
Washing machines may get your clothes clean, but they get dirty in the process. From musty smells trapped in seals to general grime around the edges, a dirty washing machine won’t perform at it’s best. Try using 1/2 cup antiseptic mouthwash in an empty load cycle to clean and disinfect your washer.
6. Disinfect clothes safely
Many people prefer not to use bleach or other harsh chemicals in their laundry, but wonder if their natural products are truly getting their clothes clean. Using 1 cup of mouthwash in a load of dirty clothes helps disinfect and eliminate harmful bacteria from the clothing. Adam Dachis of LifeHacker suggests you choose an antiseptic mouthwash without artificial coloring.
Many people prefer not to use bleach or other harsh chemicals in their laundry, but wonder if their natural products are truly getting their clothes clean. Using 1 cup of mouthwash in a load of dirty clothes helps disinfect and eliminate harmful bacteria from the clothing. Adam Dachis of LifeHacker suggests you choose an antiseptic mouthwash without artificial coloring.
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7. Calm the itch
The cooling sensation of your antiseptic mouthwash can provide relief from the itch associated with bug bites and rashes. According to DIY Natural, the alcohol in mouthwash may help heal the rash by helping to dry it out. Simply use a cotton ball to dab it on the affected area as needed.
The cooling sensation of your antiseptic mouthwash can provide relief from the itch associated with bug bites and rashes. According to DIY Natural, the alcohol in mouthwash may help heal the rash by helping to dry it out. Simply use a cotton ball to dab it on the affected area as needed.
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8. Clean the toilet
You don’t need a specialty cleaner under your bathroom sink to get your toilet clean and white. Pour approximately 1 cup of mouthwash into the toilet bowl and let it work its magic for approximately 30 minutes. Nora Dunn of Wise Bread says all you need is a quick swipe of the toilet brush and your toilet will sparkle.
You don’t need a specialty cleaner under your bathroom sink to get your toilet clean and white. Pour approximately 1 cup of mouthwash into the toilet bowl and let it work its magic for approximately 30 minutes. Nora Dunn of Wise Bread says all you need is a quick swipe of the toilet brush and your toilet will sparkle.
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9. Keep flowers looking fresh
Cut flowers can often wilt quickly. Real Simple points out that the antiseptic qualities of mouthwash may reduce the bacteria present and help extend the life of your bouquet. While results are mixed, it costs you very little to pour a capful of mouthwash into the vase before arranging your flowers.
Cut flowers can often wilt quickly. Real Simple points out that the antiseptic qualities of mouthwash may reduce the bacteria present and help extend the life of your bouquet. While results are mixed, it costs you very little to pour a capful of mouthwash into the vase before arranging your flowers.
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10. Soak your toothbrush
Your toothbrush cleans your teeth, but how often do you clean your toothbrush? Create an inexpensive toothbrush cleaner with the help of Instructables. Just pour enough mouthwash to cover the head of your toothbrush into a jar. Soak the toothbrush overnight and wake up to a fresh toothbrush.
Your toothbrush cleans your teeth, but how often do you clean your toothbrush? Create an inexpensive toothbrush cleaner with the help of Instructables. Just pour enough mouthwash to cover the head of your toothbrush into a jar. Soak the toothbrush overnight and wake up to a fresh toothbrush.
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