Colgate Peroxyl - same as hydrogen peroxide and water? (mouth, price)

[Mouldy Old Schmo]

Peroxyl is pricey. Will hydrogen peroxide and water mixed together do the same thing?

[movinon]

I don't know but I hope someone else does. What I do know is that Peroxyl's flavor is so strong it about debrides my tongue. I never can slosh as long as I should because it feels as though I'll have third degree burns if I do!

[reed303]

1. Walgreens sells a store-brand peroxl for less than Colgate brand

2. Peroxl is 1.4% Peroxide, regular Peroxide is 3%. So mix 50/50 with water and its the same. Not sure on taste.

[movinon]

Thanks! I wouldn't mind adding a tiny bit of flavoring - just not the industrial-strength flavor that Peroxyl has. It's funny . . . hydrogen peroxide (diluted or not) as a wound cleanser has fallen out of favor in the veterinary world, where it used to be a staple. Yet here we are, using a dilute version in our mouths. Hmmm . . . makes me wonder. I've found Peroxyl has helped with healing my minor mouth injuries like cheek bites so I wonder where the truth lies.

[MaryleeII]

Originally Posted by movinon

Thanks! I wouldn't mind adding a tiny bit of flavoring - just not the industrial-strength flavor that Peroxyl has. It's funny . . . hydrogen peroxide (diluted or not) as a wound cleanser has fallen out of favor in the veterinary world, where it used to be a staple. Yet here we are, using a dilute version in our mouths. Hmmm . . . makes me wonder. I've found Peroxyl has helped with healing my minor mouth injuries like cheek bites so I wonder where the truth lies.

Continue to use it and tell yourself there's more important things to worry about!

[movinon]

So true! It's just that flavor, ack. But I've survived it so far - and it's not like I use it every day - so I'll keep on keeping on, for now. After I use up this bottle, I might get creative and try to make my own.