How To Make A Natural Antibacterial Mouthwash

Our homemade mouthwash is natural, effective, and gentle, not harsh like the commercial stuff. This DIY mouthwash is simple and inexpensive!

Ever watched the clock hoping you could endure the burn of your mouthwash for a full minute? I have never been able to stand the harsh burn of commercial mouthwash. So after reading about the beneficial properties of peppermint essential oil, I did what any creative DIY’er would do, I set out to make my own.

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Homemade Mouthwash: A Natural and Antibacterial DIY Recipe

Our homemade mouthwash is natural, effective, and gentle, not harsh like the commercial stuff. This DIY mouthwash is simple and inexpensive!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Servings 4 ounces

Author Betsy Jabs

Equipment

• 4 ounce mason jar

Ingredients

• 2 tsp baking soda
• ½ cup filtered water (or distilled)
• 2 drops tea tree essential oil
• 2 drops peppermint essential oil

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• The baking soda will settle to the bottom of the jar when not in use, so be sure to shake your homemade mouthwash before each use.
• Swish about 2-3 teaspoons of this homemade formula in your mouth for a minute or two. As with any mouthwash, try to avoid swallowing this while gargling.

Notes

Feel free to double this recipe for a larger batch. Making really big batches is not recommended because the oils will continue to blend over time and flavors can change.

We strive to create recipes that are easy to make, inexpensive, and effective. This homemade mouthwash is all that and even has antibacterial and antifungal properties to help keep bad breath at bay.

Homemade Mouthwash Video

https://youtu.be/m7qOPVr3l8U

Better and Cheaper than Commercial Mouthwash

A few years ago we paid $3.50 for a liter (nearly 34 ounces) of generic Listerine, and that’s about the lowest price you’ll find. If we divide $3.50/34 we get approximately $0.10/ounce for the store-bought mouthwash. Our mouthwash recipe above yields 5 ounces with raw ingredients that cost approximately $0.03/ounce.

If you were to make a liter of this homemade natural mouthwash it would cost you approximately $1.00 which is $2.50 less than the store-bought.

This homemade DIY mouthwash delivers us a savings of approximately 250%.

Xylitol Mouthwash and Other Optional Ingredients

First, xylitol is a natural sweetener proven to have a positive effect on tooth and gum health. Further, any natural dentists recommend xylitol and it is now a popular ingredient in natural toothpaste, gum, and mouthwash. To clarify, it is not a necessary ingredient for this natural homemade mouthwash but it will improve the taste and even the effectiveness. Lastly, about 1 teaspoon is recommended if using in this recipe.

Matt just ran out of toothpaste and is whipping up a new batch that will include a bit of Xylitol and possibly even some coconut oil for better texture. (Purchase quality coconut oil here.)

Warning: Xylitol can be extremely toxic to dogs. It is best to keep any Xylitol products or items sweetened with Xylitol stored safely away from dogs.

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How To Make A Natural Antibacterial Mouthwash was written by Betsy Jabs.

* This article was originally published here