Colgate Peroxyl Antiseptic Mouthwash and Mouth Sore Rinse, 1.5% Hydrogen Peroxide, Mild Mint – 500ml, 16.9 Fluid Ounces by Colgate

My hygienest used this at my last dental appointment. My mouth felt so much better after a vigorous cleaning using this mouthwash with hydrogen peroxide. I was happy to find it on Amazon, better deal than at the local drugstores. My son is currently using it and it’s helping his canker sore.

I’ve been pairing Colgate Peroxyl Antiseptic Mouthwash & Mouth Sore Rinse with my water flosser for two weeks, targeting plaque buildup. This has not only made mouthwashing once again part of my morning and evening routines, but also left my mouth feeling fresh all day.

How I Use
– Add warm water to water flosser tank.
– Pour in a small amount of Peroxyl (about a two second pour).
– Water floss for 1 – 2 minutes, or until the reservoir empties.
This simple process integrates seamlessly into my morning and evening routines.

Key Features & Performance
– Flavor & Freshness
* Mild Mint keeps breath and mouth feeling clean without the overpowering burn of stronger mouthwashes.
– Antiseptic Action
* The 1.5% hydrogen peroxide formula gently foams on contact, loosening debris and reducing bacteria around sore spots.
– Bottle & Dosage
* The 500 ml bottle lasts about three weeks with twice-daily use.

Pros & Cons
– Pros
* Effectively cleans and disinfects minor mouth wounds
* Noticeable reduction in pain and swelling after a single use
* Gentle mint flavor suitable for sensitive mouths
* Large volume provides excellent value
– Cons
* Tingling sensation may feel odd at first, but becomes expected
* Bottle is bulky for travel if packing light

Where I Use
– Bathroom, over the sink or in the shower; water flossing gets messy

Who Should Buy?
– Anyone battling canker sores, gum irritations, or other general mouth wounds
– Post-dental procedure patients needing targeted antiseptic care
– Water flosser users seeking stronger plaque removal and sore relief
– People who prefer a gentler, non-alcohol rinse over conventional mouthwashes

Final Verdict & Rating
Colgate Peroxyl is a game-changer for targeted oral care when used in my water flosser routine – 4.5 out of 5 stars.

* A Few Extra Tips *
– Rinse with Peroxyl twice daily for best results
– Avoid eating and/or drinking for 30 minutes post-flush to let the peroxide work
– Store the bottle upright in a cool, dry place

My husband and I have used this and now my kids do too. It’s not as “spicy” as my kids would say it and it leaves our mouth minty fresh and clean. It definitely helps us when we have cold sores. It will sting a bit then but then it goes numb. This is nothing like I had growing up where I had to water it down so this is great!

I purchased it and waited until the moment to use it came, up until the very first time I used it I was always a non-believer. But, after that, I suggest that anybody who`s contemplating this product, for the same reasons as mine, go ahead and get it, don`t worry about second-guessing any thoughts you might have. It`s not about a miracle, but it does take away any inconvenient sensation in your mouth, and, after using it three times, my mouth was healed. The inside of my mouth reacts badly to any kind of burning and it usually takes time to heal, but this product gave a good deal of comfort, at the first use. I am certainly getting another one today.

UPDATE 6/28/22 I have continued to use this over the last couple years and the rinse is amazing. A few months ago I had a number of canker sores in my mouth and the pain & healing time reduced by using this rinse is amazing. I don’t always use it but when I have it’s made a difference. I use it religiously multiple times a day for probably two days out of having the sores and the pain is nonexistent for a little while. Then I’ll go to 2-3 rinses a day while they’re healing. I still use anbesol in between when needed but this totally works. Please get this and you won’t regret it.

UPDATE 11/5/2020 I have used the rinse three more times today and my mouth feels ten times better. There’s only one more sore in the back of my mouth that still hurts. The rest are there but are not painful and do not make it hard to talk or as difficult to eat. This is some of the best stuff. I also used one more OraSwift Lozenge last night and it helped a little. PLEASE get this for your mouth!!!

11/04/20 That’s right. I have eight canker sores in my mouth all at once. One on each part of where my wisdom teeth already came out – so one on each of the four corners of my mouth, one on the left side of my mouth behind the jaw tendon about half the size of a dime, one in front of the tendon, one on the back of the roof of my mouth, and two more on the front of the roof of my mouth. These all developed over a period of about 3 days at once.

I was in EXTREME pain on the night of 11/3/20. I was crying. I could barely eat, and what I tried to eat at my job while on a break hurt like you wouldn’t believe. It felt like my wisdom teeth were coming in and bone was pushing through. When I got home I cried my eyes out, swished some of this stuff around for a minute, and put an OraSwift Lozenge on the left side of my mouth. The lozenge helped because it coated the one sore, and the rinse helped with inflammation. I get canker sores frequently and this has been a savior.

I’ve now been using this mouthwash for the last 22-24 hours or so and my mouth is in way less pain. I have not had to use another lozenge, either. Here’s my timeline of swishing:

11/3 10p
11/4 4a (randomly woke up)
11/4 10:15a (before coffee)
11/4 about 11:30a (after coffee, before lunch)
11/4 1:30-2 after lunch
11/4 About 7:50 after dinner

NOW, for the mouthwash itself. It has a minty flavor but also like an intense listerine-type burn. Doesn’t taste like alcohol though. The rinse itself foams up so I would pour a little less than what’s recommended so you can swish it around your mouth still. PLEASE swish for one minute, it will make a difference. You will want to follow the directions and swish as you normally would with mouthwash, but for sure after eating anything. Even an apple or a single grape or whatever. Just do it, you’ll thank me later.

As a canker sore sufferer, this stuff has really done the trick. My mouth is not as inflamed, I can eat without as much pain, and I feel at way more ease without feeling like I’m starving. Speaking of food, because I have so many of them (this has never happened to this extent) I have been eating soft things such as vegetable soups and things like spaghetti cut up because they’re easy to swallow and require little to no chewing.

Please get this and use as directed and more. It will be so worth it, I promise you.