Zero Waste Mouth Wash and Breath Fresheners
Georganics mouthwash tablets (use code AWIN15 for 15% discount) are made with natural gentle ingredients, and natural flavours like spearmint or orange. They are sold in glass jars with aluminium lids or compostable refill packs.
Read our dental care posts (widely used to sweeten toothpaste, floss and gum, never use xylitol brands near pets – licking leftovers from around your mouth or sink could be fatal – there should be warnings on the packets).
Avoid this brand’s gum if you live with pets, as it contains xylitol.
Each tablet is single dose, so there’s no messy liquid to spill. Pop a few tablets in your bag or pocket for travel, the office, or after meals out. All you need is a sip of water to dissolve a tablet and swish.
Using Georganics tablets is easy. Drop one tablet into a glass with water, let it fizz and dissolve, then rinse for about 30 seconds. This simple step fits right after brushing your teeth.
DIY Mouthwash Options
- Place a slice of cucumber on the roof of your mouth for 30 seconds, for fresh breath!
- Baking Soda Mouthwash: Mix one teaspoon of baking soda in one cup of warm water. Baking soda helps neutralise acids in the mouth, giving you fresh breath and a cleaner feel.
- Herbal Mouthwash: Steep a tablespoon of dried mint leaves or fresh peppermint in hot water for about 15 minutes. Cool it down, and voilà, a refreshing and soothing rinse!
- Salt Water Rinse: Combine a teaspoon of salt with a cup of warm water. It’s simple, but effective for reducing bacteria and soothing sore gums.
A Stainless Steel Tongue Cleaner (for fresh breath)
This stainless steel tongue cleaner is a one-time purchase from California, but we don’t have anything similar here (you’d be lucky to find a tongue cleaner at all in the chemist). It’s also easy to clean in the dishwasher, and sold with a lifetime guarantee. It’s even designed in a cute heart-shaped design!
Designed to be used with one hand, it’s easy to use. Just stick out your tongue, gently scrap the back of the tongue a few times and use once or twice a day. Unlike a toothbrush, this won’t stimulate the ‘gag reflex’. And won’t wear out like flimsy plastic tongue cleaners, as it’s made from quality 316 stainless steel.
Tongue-scraping is not just good to prevent bacteria near the teeth, but also helps to make food taste better, and prevents bad breath. The tongue cleaner is also presented in FSC-certified paper packaging, no plastic in sight.
Around 80% of bacteria found in the mouth is on the tongue, and though some bacteria is good, some also can contribute to cavities and other conditions, including bad breath. This tongue cleaner can also help to remove yellow coatings on the tongue (usually due to a build-up dead skin cells due to dry mouth, tea/coffee, poor oral hygiene or smoking/alcohol).
I really like using the tongue scraper. I can feel the difference after using it. I can literally see what is being swiped off and the taste in my mouth after feels clean and ready for the day.
Read our dental care posts (never use xylitol-sweetened products near pets, as it’s lethal if they were to lick a tiny amount from a mouth or sink). Supervise children when using fluoride toothpaste (encourage them to spit out excess). You can recycle plastic dental waste at Boots recycling bins.
