Description
A tongue scraper is a small hand tool that lifts the soft coating off the surface of your tongue in one stroke, and this double sided cleaner does it for $9.99 with a scraping edge on one end and a soft rubber massage head on the other. Rinse it under the tap, draw it from the back of the tongue forward, and the film that builds up overnight comes away with it.
Almost everyone brushes their teeth twice a day and stops there. The tongue keeps its own coating, and a toothbrush is the wrong shape for it - the bristles push the film around the surface instead of lifting it off. A dedicated scraper has one flat working edge that stays in contact with the tongue and carries the coating forward, which is why this tool has stayed in bathroom drawers for decades despite costing almost nothing.
Specifications
| Type |
Double sided tongue scraper and cleaner |
| First head |
Scraper edge |
| Second head |
Soft rubber massage head |
| Colour |
Green or blue, sent at random |
| Care |
Rinse under running water after each use |
| Suits |
Adults and older children |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Double sided tongue scraper |
Why Choose This Double Sided Tongue Scraper
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Two heads on one handle - a firm scraping edge for the coating and a softer rubber head to finish with.
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Cleans in seconds - two or three passes from back to front is the entire routine.
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Rinses completely clean - a smooth moulded tool with no bristles for residue to hide in.
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Costs less than a takeaway coffee - at $9.99 it is the cheapest thing you can add to a bathroom cabinet.
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Small enough to travel - fits in a toiletry bag or carry on without taking up space.
How Do You Use a Tongue Scraper Properly?
Put your tongue out, place the scraping edge as far back as is comfortable without gagging, and pull forward with light steady pressure. Rinse the tool, then repeat two or three times until nothing more comes away. Finish with the soft rubber head if you want a gentler last pass. Once a day is enough, ideally in the morning before you eat or drink. If you gag, start further forward on the tongue and work backwards over a few days as you get used to the sensation.
Is a Tongue Scraper Better Than Brushing Your Tongue?
They do slightly different things. A toothbrush has bristles shaped to reach between teeth, so on the broad flat surface of the tongue they tend to move the coating sideways rather than lift it away. A scraper has a single flat edge that stays in contact with the surface and carries material forward and off. Plenty of people use both - brush first, scrape after. Neither replaces the other; a scraper is simply better shaped for this one job.
How Often Should a Tongue Scraper Be Replaced?
There is no fixed lifespan, but replace it when the scraping edge feels rough, nicked or discoloured, or when the rubber head loses its softness. For most people that is somewhere between six and twelve months of daily use. Because the tool is one moulded piece with no bristles, it usually outlasts a toothbrush by a wide margin. At this price, buying two and keeping a spare in the drawer is a sensible approach.
Buyers are mostly people adding one small step to a morning routine: adults who noticed a white film in the mirror, couples who buy a pair so both bathrooms have one, travellers packing a toiletry bag, and parents introducing an older child to a fuller cleaning routine. It also sells steadily to people who already own a metal scraper and want a cheap second one for the gym bag or the holiday house.
If you are restocking a bathroom drawer, our Personal Care and Grooming range covers the daily items and the wider Health and Beauty collection has the rest. Anyone sorting out a medicine cabinet at the same time should look at the pill cutter box, and the Essentials range covers the small things that are easy to forget.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour will I receive?
Green or blue, sent at random. We cannot guarantee a specific colour, so please order only if either is acceptable.
What is it made from?
Moulded plastic with a soft rubber massage head. The manufacturer does not supply full material certification.
Can children use it?
Older children who manage a toothbrush unsupervised can generally manage a scraper. It is not intended for toddlers, and younger children should be supervised.
Will it make my breath fresher?
Scraping removes the coating sitting on the tongue surface. We describe only what the tool physically does and make no therapeutic or clinical claim beyond that.
Is it dishwasher safe?
The manufacturer does not state a dishwasher rating. Rinsing under hot running water is the recommended clean.
What size is it?
Exact dimensions are not published by the manufacturer. It is a standard hand held tongue cleaner sized to sit comfortably in one hand.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes. We dispatch from Australia to every state and territory.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, as well as regional and remote addresses. Orders placed on a business day are picked and dispatched promptly, and tracking is emailed to you as soon as the parcel leaves us.
This is a personal care accessory, not a medical or therapeutic device. It is not registered with the TGA and we make no claim that it treats, prevents or cures any condition. Colour is sent at random and cannot be selected. If you have a mouth, tongue or gum concern, please speak to your dentist or doctor.
