Copper Tongue Scraper Guide

The tongue scraper is a small, daily ritual right before brushing your teeth. Below is how to use it, and how to keep it clean.

In six steps

1. Clean the scraper first. Before first use, polish it with lemon and salt, rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry it off.

   

2. Do it first thing in the morning. Scrape before you eat or drink and before you brush your teeth, while the coating is still there.

   

3. Start at the back of your tongue. Hold the scraper by both ends and place it as far back as feels comfortable. Don't go further than that.

   

4. Pull forward in one smooth motion. Repeat three to five times and rinse the scraper under water in between. Then rinse your mouth.

   

5. Don't press. Light pressure is enough. Stop if you feel pain, irritation or sores, and don't use the scraper on a damaged or inflamed tongue.

   

6. Rinse and store it dry. Rinse the scraper under warm water after use, dry it off and store it in the velvet pouch.

   

Patina is part of it

Untreated copper can become a bit duller over time. That's normal; polishing once with lemon and salt restores the shine.

Cleaning

Rinse the scraper under warm water after every use and dry it off right away. Want the shine back? Polish occasionally with lemon and salt.