Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Mouthwash replaces bug spray




My Works For Me Wednesday is actually a tip that my daughter shared with me. She received a small book and from that book has found many great tips for daily living.

today's tip is to use mouthwash instead of bug spray. Has been proven to work and is very useful and easier and sometimes cheaper than the bug spray. I can not stand the smell of bug spray but you can often get a refreshing smelling mouthwash.

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I also listed this at Thrifty Thursday at Tales from bloggeritaville also listed on the blog Life As Mom for Friday Frugal Tips
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16 comments:

  1. Mrs. JonesMay 27, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    That is awesome! I'm trying it ASAP. We have woods in the backyard, and I don't love spraying poisoin on my kiddos when they go outside.

    Thanks!

    ~Heather

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  2. AnonymousMay 27, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Great tip! I have also heard (don't know if it really works) that if you put a bounce fabric sheet in your belt loop it will keep the bugs away.

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  3. SharonMay 27, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    I've never tried it and will! I have plenty of that! Also--try vanilla extract...works great!

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  4. MomininMay 27, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Never heard of this...I'll have to give it a try.

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  5. Cmystic says:May 27, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    That is the coolest tip. I wonder does it work for every kind of mouthwash....hmmmm

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  6. BeverlydruMay 27, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    I heard about using Listerine just recently and haven't tried it. I'm in FL so I can put this to the test! Found you over at WFMW

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  7. AnonymousMay 27, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Oh my does this really work? I can't wait to try!

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  8. Native American MommaMay 27, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    you just spray on the cheapest mouthwash you can find ?

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  9. It Feels Like ChaosMay 27, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    I had no idea! I am going to try it! Yes, I'd much rather smell like mouthwash than bug spray!!

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  10. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleMay 28, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Very good and intersting tip. My only question, does it leave a sticky residue? If not, that is a wonderful tip , yes the smell would be much better. My kids are covered in mosquito bites so will try it.Thanks for dropping by Bloggeritaville. I appreciate you participating in Thrifty Thursday.

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  11. UnknownMay 28, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Very good thrifty tip!! I can't stand bug spray smell either-- hurts my lungs. Will have to give the mouthwash a try.

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  12. Cass @ That Old HouseMay 28, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    If this works, it's brilliant. Mouthwash smells way better than bug spray! But I guess the bugs don't agree.
    Lucky for us.
    Cass

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  13. Kristin - The GoatMay 28, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Well, that's very interesting!

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  14. TriciaMay 29, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    That is quite a tip. I'm envisioning my hubs' expression when I tell him that. Worth a try, though. Thanks for sharing.
    *Tricia

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  15. Niki JoleneMay 29, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    That is the weirdest thing I have heard all week, but you know I'm gonna try it!

    :)

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  16. Thrifty Living MomJuly 23, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Thank you---I'll give it a try!

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