Homemade Mouthwash
Mouthwash is a quick, efficient and easy way to immediately freshen your breath and leave your mouth feeling sparkly clean. Mouthwash also helps limit the formation of plaque and prevents cavities. Yet, if you peruse the dental hygiene aisle at the store, you'll quickly learn that a bottle of mouthwash is rather expensive. Rather than shelling out your hard-earned money, make your own mouthwash at home. It's just as effective as store-bought mouthwash.Things You'll Need
- Ingredients for Spearmint Mouthwash:
- Vodka
- Mineral water
- Aloe Vera gel
- Spearmint essential oil
- Liquid glycerin
- Empty bottle with lid
- Ingredients for Rosemary Mouthwash:
- Water
- Fresh mint leaves
- Rosemary leaves
- Anise seeds
Instructions
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Homemade Spearmint Mouthwash
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Place six ounces of mineral water and two ounces of vodka into a pan and bring it to a boil.
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Add one teaspoon of aloe Vera gel and four teaspoons of liquid glycerin to the boiling mixture of vodka and water. Remove the pan from the heat and stir the solution in order to thoroughly mix it.
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Allow the mixture to cool. Once it has sufficiently cooled, add approximately 15 drops of spearmint essential oil, as this will give the mouthwash a better taste and your breath a fresher scent.
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Pour the mouthwash into a bottle and tighten the cap or lid. Vigorously shake the bottle a few times in order to better mix it.
Homemade Rosemary Mouthwash
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Place two and a half cups of water into a pan and bring it to a boil.
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Combine one teaspoon of rosemary leaves, one teaspoon of fresh mint leaves and one teaspoon of anise seeds. Add these ingredients to the boiling water.
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Allow the solution to boil for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool. After the mouthwash mixture has cooled, carefully pour it into a clean, empty bottle and affix its lid or cap.
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Shake the bottle well in order to mix it. Use as mouthwash whenever you like.
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