Baking soda is a versatile household essential that goes beyond the kitchen. As someone who's relied on natural remedies for years, I recommend swapping commercial mouthwashes for this simple, bicarbonate-based rinse.
It keeps your mouth fresh and healthy while helping you save money.
This time-tested recipe is straightforward to prepare. Here's how:

- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 glass of water
1. Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda in half a glass of water.
2. Gargle with the mixture.
3. Rinse your mouth with cold water.
Your mouth will feel perfectly clean, fresh, and healthy. Use this mouthwash at least once a day, ideally before bed and after brushing your teeth.
This natural powder offers proven oral health benefits. It combats canker sores and infections, reduces dental plaque, whitens enamel gently, and eliminates bad breath.
I've enjoyed healthier teeth, fresher breath, and freedom from mouth sores for years with this remedy.
Baking soda costs €3 per kg, while a typical Listerine mouthwash is €3.82 per bottle.
Using it daily, a bottle lasts about a month—€45 per year. One kg of baking soda lasts over a year for mouthwashes, with plenty left for other uses!