You'll never think that a bottle of Listerine was anything more than simple mouthwash… until now.
Scroll through this exclusive list below to see how many unbelievably creative ways there are to utilize ordinary Listerine.
You may only use Listerine as a mouthwash, but its inventors had so much more in mind.
Did you know Listerine, which was formulated in 1879, was originally developed as a surgical antiseptic and, historically, has been used for all sorts of things? It actually wasn’t marketed for bad breath until the 1970s.
#1: Soak Your Feet In It
Listerine can be great for getting free of toenail fungus.
Simply make yourself a Listerine foot soak and let your toes soak for 30 minutes.
Some even recommend mixing in a little bit of white vinegar for, particularly bad cases.
#2: Rub It Under Your Arms
Have you ever found yourself without deodorant at a very inconvenient moment?
Well, Listerine is excellent for fighting underarm odors whenever you are in a pressure!
Just pour some Listerine onto a cotton ball and lightly pat it under your arms.
#3: Pour It Down The Toilet
It might seem like you are throwing cash down the toilet, but Listerine can actually clean and disinfect your bowl.
All you have to do is splash a little in and use your toilet brush to give things a light scrub.
#4: Dab It On Your Itches
As weird as it sounds, dabbing Listerine on your itchy bug bites can give you some much-needed relief.
Listerine is gonna be your go-to source for stopping bug bites from itching like crazy.
#5: Wet Your Hair With It
Surprisingly, Listerine was once marketed as a way to get rid of dandruff!
Simply massage some Listerine onto the scalp, wrap your hair in a towel, and wash it out after you’ve allowed it to do its work!
#6: Rub It On Your Dog
Many pet owners skip expensive flea sprays and products, instead opting for a little bit of Listerine.
This flea-fighting method is a surprising alternative to sometimes harsh chemicals.
#7: Put It On Your Face
Many will use this mouthwash as a way to battle acne! Nothing has worked as well as applying Listerine morning and night.
#8: Stick Your Toothbrush In It
Just as Listerine is able to battle germs in your mouth, it can take care of the yucky germs on your toothbrush as well.
Fill your nightstand glass with a little bit of the mouthwash and let your toothbrush soak.
A couple of hours should be more than enough to do the trick!
#9: Spray It On Your Screen
People might think you are crazy to spray Listerine onto your computer or television screen, but it is a great way to clean things off.
Spray some on and use a soft cloth to wipe away fingerprints and unwanted gunk.
#10: Toss It In The Trash
Powerful garbage can odors can make your kitchen smell absolutely terrible.
But before you throw any garbage in the bag, put a Listerine-soaked paper towel in the very bottom.
This will keep things smelling fresh and minty!
Which of these incredible ideas worked for you? Can you think of any other uses for Listerine? Let us know in the comments.
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