How to Use Mouthwash for More Than Bad Breath

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Find out how mouthwash can multitask for you.

To complete this How-To you will need:

An alcohol-based, sugar-free mouthwash
Cotton balls
Moisturizer
An empty hand sanitizer bottle
Witch hazel

Step 1: Clean cuts and burns

Use mouthwash as an antiseptic: Pour it on minor cuts, scrapes, and burns to prevent infections.

Step 2: Tone your face

After washing your face with your regular cleanser, wipe it with a mouthwash-dampened cotton ball. It will work like an astringent to tighten pores.

Tip: Follow up with a dab of moisturizer -- mouthwash can overdry your face.

Step 3: Make your own hand sanitizer

The next time your pricey little bottle of hand sanitizer runs out, refill it with mouthwash. It will do the trick just as well.

Step 4: Banish dandruff

Nix dandruff with a simple mix of one part witch hazel and one part mouthwash with eight parts water. Put it in a spray bottle and spritz at your roots -- on your scalp -- after shampooing and conditioning, while your hair is still damp. Leave in, and style with your usual products.

Step 5: Extend flower life

Make cut flowers last longer by adding two tablespoons per gallon of water. The mouthwash will inhibit bacterial growth.

Step 6: Sanitize your toilet

Sanitize your toilet by pouring two ounces into the bowl, letting it sit for 30 minutes, then swishing and flushing.

Step 7: Neutralize smelly hands

After handling a smelly food like garlic, wash your hands, rub them with a cotton ball soaked in mouthwash, and rinse them.

Tip: For best results, let your hands air-dry before rinsing.

Step 8: Prevent underarm odor

Out of deodorant? Slap some mouthwash under each arm and you're good to go.

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• mouth
• wash
• hygiene
• skin
• care
• skincare
• dandruff
• cleaning
• washing

[sarcasticAzn77]

1:10

Looks like Mother Nature's monthly gift just arrived x]

Yes, I am a woman, so don't get offended -_-

[koolio411w00t]

BAHAHAHAHAHAHA i love how he just pours it all over his arm

[peaceluvr26]

The best part of some howcast videos : The actor or the actions the actor does.

[nitishmachewad]

Deo seriously

[cherrybloom22]

Opffff!!!!' lol seriously XD o.O

[MyahhYup90]

this actor is epic

[nunoyobiznis]

when i'm bored i like to put mouthwash in a dixie cup and put a bug in it. then i watch it suffer mwahahahahahahahahaha >:P

[TheGorgeousSweeties]

LOL, He swallowed the mouth wash at the start 

[cillitafresh92]

wtf

[migueldirtysouth]

@jlizzymlove I do not know

[jlizzymlove]

@migueldirtysouth Why would i cook my crabs in listerine he he =]

[migueldirtysouth]

They say if u got crabs pour listerine original and it will kill then