Listerine As a Mosquito Spray

You don't have to look past your bathroom cabinet to find relief from mosquitoes. Original Listerine mouthwash can help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.

Ingredients

• The ingredient in Listerine that helps to repel mosquitoes is eucalyptol, which comes from eucalyptus oil. This is often used in repellents you can buy specifically to keep mosquitoes away.

Application

• Apply about 1 tsp. of Listerine to areas of your body with exposed skin. Spread the amount evenly over the areas where mosquitoes are likely to bite.

Drawbacks

• Listerine is primarily made up of water and alcohol, so the amount of eucalyptol in it is less than you will find in store-bought repellent products. It also evaporates from your skin more quickly than repellent products, so you have to apply it more often.