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What Causes Unusual Taste In Mouth After Inhaling Fragrance Of Floor Cleaner?

I have noticed that wen I use mr , clean all purpose cleaner, I take the smell with me for days everywhere I go and I breath the smell for days. When that happens, my mouth taste like metal and the smell comes and go, especially, when I am sleeping. What can that be?
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.


Thanks for your query . The alteration in the taste of mouth is result of disorder of nerve that control taste sensation . The disorder can occur due to various reasons like due to antibiotics .poor oral hygiene ,multivitamins containing zinc, infection of upper respiratory track or exposure to heavy metals like lead and mercury .

It doesn't seems to me that floor cleaner is reason for metallic smell.

I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination and to find out the exact cause . Dentist may perform oral prophylaxis and give give you instruction for proper brushing technique .

For now maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day , do antiseptic mouthwash ( listrine) rinses ,have lemon drink and with few drops of ginger extract, drink green tea twice a day and suck on sugar free candy.

If you have upper respiratory infection then consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat) for treatment . Doctor may prescribe antibiotic course.


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Unusual Taste In Mouth After Inhaling Fragrance Of Floor Cleaner?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The alteration in the taste of mouth is result of disorder of nerve that control taste sensation . The disorder can occur due to various reasons like due to antibiotics .poor oral hygiene ,multivitamins containing zinc, infection of upper respiratory track or exposure to heavy metals like lead and mercury . It doesn t seems to me that floor cleaner is reason for metallic smell. I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination and to find out the exact cause . Dentist may perform oral prophylaxis and give give you instruction for proper brushing technique . For now maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day , do antiseptic mouthwash ( listrine) rinses ,have lemon drink and with few drops of ginger extract, drink green tea twice a day and suck on sugar free candy. If you have upper respiratory infection then consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat) for treatment . Doctor may prescribe antibiotic course. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari