Must-Try All Natural Homemade Mouthwash Recipe (Budget friendly!)

In this post you will learn how to make your own homemade mouthwash recipe which has an amazing range of benefits when it comes to oral hygiene… and it’s all-natural!

 

This is by far one of my favourite DIY natural alternatives to make when it comes to hygiene products! You only need a minimum of two ingredients and it is such an affordable recipe.

Keep reading to learn the benefits of this natural mouthwash recipe and how to simply make your own at home.

 

Clove Mouthwash Benefits

 

The benefits of this homemade mouthwash recipe include:

• Bacteria fighting antiseptic properties
• Super budget friendly
• Freshens breath
• All natural non-toxic ingredients
• Zero waste
• Anti-inflammatory
• Cloves (The main ingredient) are known to have been used as a natural toothache remedy dating back many years!

 

All Natural Homemade Mouthwash Recipe

 

*Keep scrolling for the printable recipe*

 

You will need:

• 1 Sterilised jar
• 1 tbsp Dried cloves
• 1 Cinnamon stick (Optional)
• Water

 

How to make:

Step 1) Take your sterilised jar & add in 1 tablespoon of cloves

Step 2) Add in 1 cinnamon stick (Optional)

Step 3) Carefully fill the jar with boiling water leaving around a 1” gap between the water and the top of the jar

Step 4) Loosely cover the jar with the lid without tightening it and leave to cool down

Step 5) When cooled, tighten the jar and leave for 2+ hours

Step 6) Strain the cloves (and cinnamon if used) so you are left with just the water

Now you will have a jar of homemade mouthwash! Store in your bathroom – it should last around 1 week 🙂

 

How to use:

• Simply rinse your mouth for anywhere up to 1 minute as you would with any mouthwash after following your usual oral hygiene routine.

 

 

For more natural living DIY content, check out this post on the surprising benefits of castor oil packs and how to make your own at home.

 

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