Remineralizing Clove Mouthwash
A simple, antibacterial, pH-balancing rinse you can make with just a few ingredients.
How I made it
I poured boiling hot water over a few whole cloves in an airtight glass container, sealed it, and let it sit for about two hours to infuse. Once the water cooled and turned a deep amber, I strained out the cloves and stirred in xylitol crystals and a pinch of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) until fully dissolved.
This method keeps all the clove’s aromatic oils intact while gently releasing its eugenol — the compound that gives clove its warm, antiseptic power. The result is a smooth, mineral-supporting mouth rinse that feels naturally clean without the burn of alcohol or artificial additives.
Ingredients
1 cup boiling filtered or distilled water
12-20 whole cloves
1 teaspoon xylitol crystals
½ teaspoon baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Instructions
Add whole cloves to an airtight glass container.
Pour boiling water over the cloves, seal, and let infuse for 2 hours.
Once cooled, strain out the cloves.
Stir in xylitol and baking soda until dissolved.
Store in a clean glass bottle. Keep refrigerated and use within 7–10 days.
How to use:
Swish 1–2 tablespoons for about 30 seconds once or twice a day. Spit, don’t swallow.
Why it works
Clove’s eugenol naturally reduces bacteria that cause bad breath and cavities while soothing gums. Xylitol interferes with Streptococcus mutans, helping reduce acid production and enamel demineralization. Sodium bicarbonate raises mouth pH, helping remineralize enamel and prevent acid erosion.
This combination keeps your oral microbiome balanced — fresh breath, cleaner teeth, and an alkaline environment your enamel will love.
