Did you know you could already have the best natural repellent at home? And no, we are not talking about the lemongrass. Let’s talk about Listerine!
Internet he warmed up for one of those again “Tricks of Life”which are simply too beautiful to be ignored. This time it is a question of using a well -known mouthwash Listerine – Not to have fresh breath, but as a weapon against those annoying and itchy mosquitoes. But does it really work or is it just yet another viral make -up?
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Among the online tricks that every now and then circulate on social media, there is one in particular that has attracted our attention: use the mouthwash listerins as a mosquito repellent. The idea is simple: pour listerins into a spray bottle, sprinkle it in the room or around the patio and voila, the itch should have disappeared!
The photos that accompany this idea show the classic yellow bottle of the Original Listerine with a homemade sprayer, which creates a natural repellent with an almost professional appearance with a refreshing chin scent.
Why should Listerine work?
Listerine contains several essential oils, such as:
- Eucalyptolus
- Menthol
- Timol
- Metile salicylate
All these ingredients are known for their antibacterial and antifungal properties, but also to be a little repellent for mosquitoes. In fact, they remind them of the smells of some plants, which are used in natural repellent. Then the theory ha some scientific foundation.
What does science say?
Well, here the enthusiasm stops a little. According to entomologists (read: insect experts and their buzzing cousins), listerins could work for a very short period of time, because it has a strong smell, but but does not replace proven repellent containers deet or picaridine.
The listerins dried too quickly and loses its effectiveness, so the mosquitoes could still find you: they only have to wait about 10 minutes.
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When (not) try the listerine makeup?
✅ Try it if:
- You are doing a picnic in the garden and you don’t have the right repellent available.
- The smell of classic repellent annoys you.
- You like DIY and you want to experiment.
❌ Salta SE:
- Go to camp in a swampy area where mosquitoes are like vampires under the effect of caffeine.
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients of Listerine.
- You expect miracles. Really, this is a mouthwash, not a Harry Potter spell.
What do users say?
The comments under the post are a mixture of enthusiasm, skepticism and the classic Facebook jokes. Some claim to have had “The most peaceful summer without a single grain”while others say they have been attacked by mosquitoes despite the fresh breath.
As always with internet tricks, the results may vary depending on the lawn, temperature and probably also of the zodiac sign.
A final thought
The listerins as a repellent is definitely something you should try: if nothing else, you will have a smell of mint, better than sweat or the smoke of the bonfire. In the worst case, the terrace tiles will be disinfected. And the best thing is that you may discover your new favorite summer makeup.
Make experiments, but remember: nature is wild and mosquitoes are even more. And listerins … well, it is made for the breath. But in short, if it works, why not?
