Listerine
Burns but cleans
Listerine is a brand of antiseptic mouthwash, originally formulated in the 1870s as a surgical antiseptic and later marketed for oral hygiene.
The name has become nearly synonymous with mouthwash generally: Your breath is terrible—go use some Listerine.
Its harsh, medicinal taste is often referenced as evidence of effectiveness.
Microbe-killing substance
- gargleWash throat with liquid
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- mintAromatic culinary herb
- breathAir taken in
freshness · swish · plaque · gingivitis · bacteria · oral · hygiene · fluoride
Relating to operations
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- sterileFree from microorganisms
carbolic · Victorian · nineteenth-century · infection · wound · operation · pioneer · history
antiseptic
Microbe-killing substance
breath · freshness · swish · plaque · gingivitis · bacteria · oral · hygiene · fluoride · alcohol
surgical
Relating to operations
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
sterile · carbolic · Victorian · nineteenth-century · infection · wound · operation · pioneer · history · medicine
trademark
Registered commercial identifier
- genericNot brand-name
- marketingPromoting goods to consumers
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
logo · pharmacy · drugstore · aisle · product · advertising · slogan · packaging · purple · gold
- Oral Care BrandsColgate, Crest, Sensodyne, Oral-B, Pepsodent
- J&J ProductsTylenol, Band-Aid, Neutrogena, Aveeno, Motrin
- mouthwashfluoride rinse, chlorhexidine
- Beauty BrandsL'Oreal, Maybelline, Revlon, CoverGirl, MAC
- Antisepticschlorhexidine, Dettol, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, povidone-iodine
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
Listerinecandy
Sugary edible treats
plaque · cigarettes · coffee · gingivitis · tooth decay
Listerineplain water
Unadorned drinking liquid
warm milk · honey · chamomile tea · soothing · gentle