Alternative uses for Listerine

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wringersteve

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I'm old enough to remember when Listerine antiseptic was touted as a cure for sore throats and dandruff. During my Internet meanderings today, I discovered that people are using their favorite flavor of it for after-shave due to its essential oils acting as cooling agents. They're also using it for a deodorant (it kills odor-causing bacteria). Also, relief for nail fungus, shingles, and other skin disorders.

Most interesting, though, was its use as a laundry deodorizer/disinfectant and as a washing machine cleaner. Apparently, one cup of any flavor antiseptic added to the load or run through a cycle with water alone will do the trick. I may try it just for fun.
 
If you're going to use it as a washer or laundry disinfectant/deodorizer, I would suggest using the original flavor.  It doesn't have the artificial coloring and flavor in it.
 
I would use Isopropyl alcohol as a cleaner on tape heads. Much cheaper than Listerene.

We are big users of the original flavor Listerline. Our dentist has told us that Listerine coupled with a good brushing and a Water Pik will keep gum disease away.
We've never had any problems with that, thank goodness.
 
I also would prefer isopropyl alcohol for tape heads. I'd go with 99%. It would be pure alcohol/water, and should leave no weird residue.

 

I wonder if a cup of Listerine would have enough disinfecting power for a load of laundry. I have no idea, but it's not something I'd count on.

 

I know someone who used the store brand equivalent of Listerine for cleaning vinyl floors. I don't know if she used it straight, or as an ingredient in some home brew solution.
 
When some friends of ours had a house fire last summer.  The Red Cross disaster recovery team gave them a LARGE bottle of Listerine and told them to put a cup in each load of clothes to remove the smoke odor.

 

It worked, but Dry cleaning did a better job.

 
 
Eugene,

For the housewife who is obsessed with cleanliness!
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whirlcool:

That's the one...or something similar. :)

As for Lysol being used as a douche, you've gotta be in pretty bad shape hygiene wise to resort to such a product! How about using the stand by of vinegar and water instead?
 
lysol douche

Every time I see that old ad I get grossed out...I mean...her stuff is sooo rank that her husband is running for the door... she's allowed to sit on the furniture????..to make matters worse....it's that bad and she can't smell herself???? Lysol liquid is going to fix this problem???? Sounds more like a job for Purex.
 
re: Lysol uses

You've got to remember: cigarettes were endorsed by doctors in this era. DDT was a great pesticide. asbestos was not known to be dangerous and found in most houses. lead paint was the best paint....shall I continue????
 
Seriously!

First of all, the comments some of you put about Lysol as a douche have given me quite a bit to LOL over. I needed a good laugh.

Second, how the hell does someone (husband, boyfriend, Lesbian lover) discuss this with the person having the smelly problem/dilemma? I mean, this isn't the same as explaining a dent in the car or some other every day occurrence.
 
It's ALL pank on the inside.

.it's that bad and she can't smell herself.

LOL Perhaps the flowers pinned in her hair an intended as a diversion from the festering rot and emanating aromas below. LOL

<eyes roll>

Concrete and two stitches I always say.

(ducks and runs!)

I was informed of a young lady that used bleach in her who-ha. The fact that she is African-American doesn't help limit the jokes any.. In fact it does the opposite.
 
he he he

this is the funniest post I have ever seen in AW. I can't stop laughing and my sides hurt.

Remember the electric doucher in the early 70's and Consumer Reports said it was unacceptable because of a shock hazard.

If this lady's husband is leaving because of her malodorous eminations, I think she could she could put up with a little electrical tingle in her privates to clean up the mess down there and get her hubby back.
 
That guy does have a disgusted look on his face, doesn't he?

If a woman bathes regularly and eats a balanced diet, douching shouldn't be that necessary. I have found that if it stinks to high heaven there might be something wrong with it and a visit to the gynecologist may be in order.

What I can't stand is when you get in a crowded elevator or in line at the grocery store and you get hit(and hard too!) with that "special odor" you just want to run. I have had serious thoughts about running to the pharmacy section and grabbing a bottle of "Summers Eve" and bringing it back to the offender. Seriously. Imagine the shock and the look on her face!

Now with the Lysol advert it states that it makes you feel "dainty". Just exactly do they mean by that? Wouldn't clean and fresh sound better? Is that a aw.org member that is behind that door?

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question

Like a lot of you I'm cracking up at this stuff...but still I'm totaly grossed out!!!! I guess what really blows my mind is...what the hell kind of mags did these ads run in?
 
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