Dry non-mint mouthwash for travel?

November 26, 2019 7:49 PM

I love Listerine orange, but would like to have an alternative that for travel that won't leak and take up so much space.

I'm not a fan of super-minty mouthwash, which is why I like the orange Listerine. I tried a couple of the Lush mouthwash tabs and they were awful-tasting if likely effective. Any suggestions from travelers or backpackers?

posted by wnissen to Travel & Transportation (7 answers total)

Best answer: Baking soda & water
posted by aniola at 7:58 PM on November 26, 2019

Do you have a liquor flask that is not in use? being relatively small and flattish, they pack easily. Oh and I just thought of those flat plastic expandable bottles - my wife has one that she puts in her backpack and it has held up well.Hers is kinda like this
posted by PlantGoddess at 8:18 PM on November 26, 2019

Best answer: Georganics makes mouthwash tablets, including an orange-flavored one. At Amazon, too.
posted by Iris Gambol at 8:39 PM on November 26, 2019

ACT makes a cinnamon version. When I had braces, I got it in small travel sizes from my orthodontist.
posted by Ms Vegetable at 6:17 AM on November 27, 2019

How about using listerine orange in a leak-proof travel bottle?
posted by Karaage at 6:42 AM on November 27, 2019

Not sure what size of travel bottle you're looking for but just buy one of the travel sized 3ish oz/100mL Listerines in the travel size section of your local drug store, dump it (or use it) and refill it with your preferred Listerine mouthwash.
posted by urbanlenny at 2:12 PM on November 27, 2019 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: I tried some of the Listerine breath strips, they are not as minty as the liquid, and they seem to work pretty well. Best choice. The issue with liquid is that it just weighs too much: three weeks of mouthwash is almost a pound. Thanks, everyone!
posted by wnissen at 12:38 PM on December 27, 2019