Do you ever worry about the pH balance with all these experiments?
Honestly, this is what freaks me out the most. I tried a homemade mouthwash once and my gums felt weird for days. How do you even check if you’ve messed up the pH? Is there a way to fix it if you do, or is it just safer to toss the whole thing? I get so anxious about accidentally making things worse.
This is exactly why I usually stick to store-bought stuff—messing with pH can get tricky fast. I actually bought those little pH test strips once just to see what was going on in my “DIY” mouthwash, and the results were all over the place. Honestly, if it feels weird or burns, I’d rather toss it than risk it. Curious though—has anyone ever managed to “fix” a batch that went wrong, or is it just a lost cause?
Honestly, if it feels weird or burns, I’d rather toss it than risk it.
I totally get that. I’ve tried making my own rinses too (braces = constant hunt for something gentle), and every time something seemed off, I just dumped it. It’s not worth the risk, especially with sensitive teeth or gums. But hey, props for experimenting—sometimes you just gotta try and see what works. If nothing else, it’s a good reminder that “DIY” isn’t always as easy as it looks online.
I’m honestly relieved to hear I’m not the only one who’s just dumped a batch after one whiff or weird tingle. It’s like, you go in thinking, “Hey, it’s natural, how bad can it be?” but then your gums feel like they’re on fire and suddenly you’re googling “can mint oil melt my mouth.” I tried making a chamomile rinse once (because, you know, gentle and soothing… in theory), but it came out this odd yellowish color and smelled way too strong. I freaked out and poured it down the drain.
If something smells off or feels harsh, is there any way to, like, dilute it or fix it? Or is it just better to start over? I always wonder if I’m being wasteful or just cautious. Anyone ever tried salvaging a batch that went sideways, or is it really safer to trust your gut and toss it? I get so anxious about making mistakes with stuff that goes in my mouth…
If something smells off or feels harsh, is there any way to, like, dilute it or fix it? Or is it just better to start over? I always wonder if I’m being wasteful or just cautious.
This is so relatable. I always feel this weird guilt when I toss something out, but honestly, I’ve never risked “fixing” a batch that seemed off. Like, the minute my mouth starts tingling or burning, my brain’s just like nope, not worth the gamble. I totally get the anxiety too—anything that goes in my mouth just feels higher stakes.
I did try to “rescue” a batch once by adding water and even honey (don’t ask), but it just turned into a weird sludge that tasted worse. I think with stuff like this, if your senses are telling you something’s wrong, it’s probably safer to let it go. Even if it feels wasteful in the moment, at least you’re not risking your health over a few herbs.
Also, yellow chamomile rinse sounds… intense. Mine came out brownish once and I was convinced I’d invented some new biohazard.
