Most of us have heard of Listerine, the mouthwash that helps heal your gums and clean your teeth. It gives you fresh breath and can even whiten teeth. But this mouthwash does much more than just make your mouth healthy. Check out these amazing 15 uses for Listerine that you probably haven’t even heard of.

1. Stop Toenail Fungus – Soak your feet in a mixture of warm water and Listerine for 20 minutes to kill nasty fungus. Your toenails should clear up in no time.

2. Clean the Toilet – Listerine has a clean, minty scent and because it is antibacterial it can clean and deodorize your toilet. Simply brush it around the bowl and flush.

3. Cure an Itch – Surprisingly, Listerine can cure an itch fast. Whether it’s from a bug bite, poison ivy, or an allergic reaction, just put a bit of the mouthwash on a cotton ball and dab it on the itchy area.

4. Back-Up Deodorant – If you have run out of deodorant, no worries. You’re not out of luck if you have Listerine in your cabinet. Just rub a little bit in your armpits to stop the smell.

5. No More Dandruff – Massage Listerine into your scalp and wrap a towel around your head. After a few minutes, rinse it out and say goodbye to your dandruff.

6. Flea Free Pets – Flea treatments for pets can be really expensive, but Listerine makes a cheap alternative that works great. Just mix a bit of Listerine with your water or your doggie shampoo and bathe your dog like normal.

7. Facial Cleanser – Because Listerine has powerful antiseptic properties, it is great at fighting acne. Simply wipe it across problem areas to clear up pimples in no time.

8. Toothbrush Cleaner – If you really want to have a clean mouth then you need a clean toothbrush. Soak your toothbrush in a glass with Listerine and water to keep your toothbrush sparkling clean and bacteria free.

9. Screen Cleaner – Just a tiny spray of Listerine will clean your screen to a perfect shine. Since your phone is one of the surfaces you touch the most, it is a good idea to clean it often.

10. Deodorize Your Trash – If your trash can has a case of the smellies, soak a paper towel with Listerine and throw it away. The smell will overpower the nasty odor lingering in your trashcan.

11. Stop Lice – If your kids come home with lice, don’t panic. Soak their hair in Listerine, let is sit with a shower cap over their hair for a couple of hours, then rinse away the mouthwash. Your kiddo will be lice free and good to go.

12. Remove Ticks – None of us like to find a tick attached to us, but Listerine is a quick way to get it loose. Simply place a paper towel or cotton ball that has been soaked in Listerine over the top of the tick and it should let go in just a few seconds.

13. Heal Bruises – To help a nasty bruise heal faster, soak a cotton ball in Listerine and rub it over the bruise. This will encourage more blood to flow to that area and the bruise will disappear.

14. Protect Blisters – A blister is no fun, but if it gets infected it will be even worse. Dab a bit of Listerine over a blister to protect it from infection.

15. Soothe a Toothache – If you have a tooth that’s causing you pain, just rub a bit of Listerine on it to help numb the pain.

Listerine is obviously useful for so much more than just keeping your mouth healthy. Be sure to take advantage of this helpful mouthwash by trying out some of these handy hacks and make sure you share this with your friends so they can try them too!

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