That metallic taste threw me off at first too, honestly. I almost gave up, but after a week or so it just disappeared. I just stick to regular soap and water for cleaning—nothing fancy. My breath feels fresher, and my mouth’s definitely happier now.
I just stick to regular soap and water for cleaning—nothing fancy.
Did your dentist say that was okay? I’ve always worried about using plain soap on things that go in my kid’s mouth, just in case there’s residue left behind. We switched to boiling it once a week, but I’m not sure if that’s overkill. Also, that metallic taste—my son complained about it for days and never really got used to it. Maybe it’s different for adults? Just curious if anyone else with younger kids had the same issue.
We tried boiling the tongue cleaner too, but my daughter said it made her gag because it smelled “like a robot.” Not sure what that means, but I get the metallic taste thing—she hated it. I ended up switching to a silicone one that you can just rinse and toss in the dishwasher. No weird taste, no drama, and I don’t have to worry about soap residue. Honestly, I think kids’ taste buds are on some kind of hypersensitive mode... adults don’t seem to notice half this stuff.
Honestly, I think kids’ taste buds are on some kind of hypersensitive mode... adults don’t seem to notice half this stuff.
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually noticed the metallic thing myself, and I’m way past the “kid” stage. Maybe it’s not just kids? I tried a stainless steel tongue scraper once because everyone raved about how “sanitary” they are, but every time I used it, I could taste this weird metal aftertaste for hours. Didn’t matter if I boiled it or just washed it—always that lingering tang.
Ended up going back to a plastic one. Not as eco-friendly maybe, but at least it didn’t leave my mouth tasting like loose change. Haven’t tried silicone yet, though… might be worth a shot if it solves that problem.
I do think some folks are just more sensitive to certain materials. My partner can drink out of any water bottle and not notice, but I swear I can taste the difference between stainless and glass. Maybe we’re all just wired a bit differently.
You’re definitely not alone. I’ve seen plenty of folks who pick up on that metallic taste, and it’s not just in their heads. Everyone’s sensitivity is a bit different—nothing wrong with choosing what feels best for your mouth. Silicone could be a good middle ground if you’re curious.
