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After all the discussion that my toothpaste recipe sparked regarding mouthwash, I knew I would have to come up with some natural mouthwash ideas. Don’t worry, I haven’t failed you!  I’ve got some ideas (some from you!) that will help keep your mouth feeling so fresh and so clean, clean without breaking the bank and pumping your mouth full of toxins.

1. Vodka mouthwash. It will kill germs and leave your mouth smelling fruity if you use flavored vodka.  If you aren’t into that, you can make your own mouthwash by combining half vodka, half water, and then about five drops of cinnamon essential oil. Shake before using. Yum-o!

2. Baking Soda Mouthwash.  Add about half a teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt to a glass of water, and a drop of peppermint essential oil if you wish.

3. Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash.  Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and water and use like regular mouthwash!

Thanks to everyone that contributed their ideas! I’m personally a fan of the vodka mouthwash, but will definitely be giving the others a try. If you aren’t into making your own, I would recommend a natural mouthwash like Kiss My Face mouthwash or Tom’s of Maine.

What do you use for mouthwash?

In a quest to green our lives and save more money, I have decided that when we run out of many of our personal hygiene products, I’m going to try my hardest to make the replacements myself. Here are the recipes I’ve concocted so far. When we ran out of toothpaste last week, I knew that I would be creating some of my own toothpaste. I have a couple recipes that I’ve been using, but Mr. Money wanted something more like commercial toothpaste, so the search was on. Enter this super simple toothpaste recipe.

Ingredients

-4 T. Baking Soda

-4 T. Vegetable Glycerin (I got mine at the grocery store in the pharmacy area, but you can get it from Amazon if you can’t find it locally.

-2/3 t. Salt (I used pink Himalayan sea salt)

-30 drops of Peppermint Essential oil (I got mine locally, but it’s on Amazon too)

-Container (I use an old toothpaste tube that I cut the end off)

-Toothpaste Tube Squeezer (Optional- keeps the toothpaste in the tube!)

Instructions

Mix baking soda, glycerin, and salt in a bowl. Add in 30 drops of peppermint essential oils and stir. It should be the consistency of real toothpaste. You can add more or less glycerin if preferred.

Put it in a container or reuse a toothpaste tube, and use it to brush brush brush your teeth!

Do you use all natural toothpaste? Would you make your own?