Water spots drive me nuts, but after a while I just stopped caring.
Honestly, I get you with the water spots—drives me up the wall too, but yeah, at some point you just give up. For tongue scrapers, I swear by a quick rub with a toothbrush and a dab of toothpaste every few days. The dishwasher trick works, but I always worry about weird gunk sticking around in the nooks. Stainless steel is tough, but if it’s even a little crusty, I start thinking about what’s lurking in there... Maybe I’m just paranoid from years of staring at teeth all day!
The dishwasher trick works, but I always worry about weird gunk sticking around in the nooks.
Yeah, I hear you on that. I tried the dishwasher once and ended up scrubbing it again anyway—just couldn’t trust it was really clean. These days, I just rinse it well and give it a quick brush, like you said. Water spots? Meh, I figure if that’s the worst thing on there, I’m winning.
Honestly, I’ve seen some tongue scrapers that look like they belong in a petri dish. Ever tried soaking it in mouthwash for a few minutes? Gets into those nooks better than the dishwasher, and at least it smells minty after. Or am I just overthinking this stuff?
Ever tried soaking it in mouthwash for a few minutes? Gets into those nooks better than the dishwasher, and at least it smells minty after.
Honestly, you’re not overthinking it—those things can get gnarly fast. I’ve seen tongue scrapers that could probably grow their own ecosystem if left unchecked. Mouthwash soak is actually a solid move, especially if you’re using something alcohol-based. Just don’t forget to rinse it after, or you’ll be tasting Listerine all morning... which is better than yesterday’s lunch, I guess. If you’re feeling extra, a quick scrub with an old toothbrush works too.
I tried the mouthwash trick after my scraper got that weird, cloudy buildup—definitely helped with the smell, but I swear it left a hint of mint that lingered for days. Anyone else notice that? I’ve also boiled mine a couple times, though I’m not sure if that’s overkill or just me being paranoid about germs. Honestly, it’s wild how fast they can get gross if you don’t stay on top of it... I’ve even considered switching to a metal one just because they seem easier to keep clean.
