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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/joeg26reddit on 2025-02-13 15:30:59+00:00.

Got a bad cold and usually gargle with full strength listerine to help kill stuff in my throat and mouth which I think helps me recover faster

Then I realize I ran out of the listerine

Well. Because I Didn’t feel well enough to run out to the store I’m about to order some from online but it will not arrive until Saturday

But then remember I have a bottle of everclear 190 proof I used for camping fuel. It’s 95% alcohol and full grain.

Feeling smart I then Decided to make my own mouth wash gargling solution

I mean why not?

And pour about three inches of Everclear full grain alcohol into the empty listerine bottle and give it a splash of mint essence oil.

Omg. I took a normal swig and immediately regretted it. Felt like my mouth was simultaneously drying out and curling up I spit out before it could even hit my throat

TLDR: don’t ever try gargling 190proof