Blakmint is a concentrated, persulfate free liquid cleaner for retainers, aligners, dentures, night guards and other removable oral appliances. You mix it with water, soak your appliance and rinse. There are no fizzing tablets and no daily sachets. See the Liquid Retainer & Denture Cleaner.

Always prepare a 10% solution with lukewarm water. In a standard container, mix 10ml of cleaner with 90ml of water. In the Blakmint case, mix 4ml of cleaner with 36ml of water. Make sure your appliance is fully submerged, soak for 5 to 20 minutes, brush gently where needed, then rinse thoroughly with clean water before wearing. The bottle comes with a small measuring cup. Full details are in the Liquid Retainer Cleaner instructions for use.

One 250ml bottle lasts up to 5 months when mixed as a 10% solution. With the Blakmint case, which needs only 4ml of cleaner mixed with 36ml of water per fill, one bottle can last up to 12 months.

The prepared solution can be reused for up to 6 days when it is kept in a clean container with a securely closed lid and used as directed. For best hygiene, replace it every 2 to 3 days. Replace it straight away if it becomes visibly dirty, contains debris, has been left uncovered or develops an unexpected appearance or odour.

A 5 to 20 minute soak is the recommended method for regular cleaning. Overnight soaking may be used occasionally when extra cleaning is needed, as long as your appliance is compatible with it, is not damaged or worn, and is rinsed thoroughly afterwards. Do not soak for longer than one overnight period.

Cleaning tablets are single use and usually fizz with persulfates. Blakmint is a liquid that contains no persulfates and can be reused for up to 6 days per mix, so there is less waste than replacing a tablet every day.

Yes. Blakmint Liquid Retainer and Denture Cleaner contains no persulfates and uses glacial acetic acid for effective everyday cleaning. Persulfates are a common ingredient in fizzing cleaning tablets.

The 99.99% figure is based on ASTM E2315 time kill testing against a mixed bacterial inoculum of P. aeruginosa, E. coli, S. aureus and E. hirae, with 99.99% reduction measured at 20 minutes and at least 99.99% at later time points. Results relate to the sample tested.

Blakmint is intended for compatible removable oral appliances, including retainers, clear aligners, Invisalign® trays, whitening trays, night guards, sports mouthguards, clip in veneers and suitable removable dentures. If you are not sure whether your appliance is suitable, check with your dentist, orthodontist or the appliance manufacturer before use.

Yes. Blakmint can be used in a compatible ultrasonic cleaner on an unheated cleaning cycle, at the same 10% dilution. Do not use a heated cycle or hot water, because heat can deform retainers and aligners. Rinse your appliance thoroughly afterwards.

No. It is for cleaning removable oral appliances outside the mouth only. Do not swallow it or use it as a mouthwash, and always rinse your appliance thoroughly with clean water before putting it back in your mouth.

Keep the bottle tightly closed, between 5°C and 30°C, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat, and out of the reach of children.

Blakmint Liquid Retainer Cleaner is made in Finland and is a UK registered medical device.

It is a compact U shaped retainer case that stores your retainer, aligners, whitening trays and other removable dental appliances, and doubles as a cleaning bath for soaking them in a cleaning solution. See the Retainer Case & Cleaning Bath.

The case measures 8cm wide by 3cm high, with an internal depth of 2.3cm per side. Please check these measurements against your retainer to make sure it fits before ordering.

The case has a silicone sealed lid and is leak resistant, but it is not leak proof. Keep it upright when it is filled with liquid and empty it before transporting.

Yes. The U shape follows the natural shape of your retainer, so it needs less water and cleaning solution than a larger container. Use it with Blakmint Liquid Retainer Cleaner, and the same solution can be reused for up to 6 days when used as directed.

Empty and rinse the case regularly, wash it with warm soapy water every 2 to 3 days, rinse thoroughly and let it air dry completely before refilling. When it is not in use, store the case open so air can circulate. See the Retainer Case instructions for use.

Yes. It is made from food grade materials, has passed food grade testing, and has metal hinges and smooth internal surfaces that make it easy to rinse and keep clean.

The case suits retainers, clear aligners, Invisalign® trays, whitening trays, night guards, sports mouthguards, snore guards, partial dentures and clip in veneers.

The Blakmint Retainer Brush is a dual head cleaning brush made for retainers, clear aligners, Invisalign® trays, night guards and other removable dental appliances. The flat head cleans larger surfaces and the round head reaches the grooves and edges that a normal toothbrush can miss. See the Retainer Brush.

Gently brush your retainer with lukewarm water, paying attention to the grooves and edges. Then soak it in Blakmint Liquid Retainer Cleaner and rinse before wearing. Use light pressure and do not use abrasive toothpaste. See the Retainer Brush instructions for use.

A standard toothbrush is not shaped for the small grooves, edges and curves of a retainer or aligner. The two brush heads on this retainer cleaning brush are designed to reach those areas, and the compact size gives you better control and precision.

Replace the brush every 3 months at most, or sooner if it is damaged or the bristles are worn. Let it air dry before storing it.

The Retainer Brush is available in Black and Mint. Both colours have the same size, design and dual head bristles.

Yes. It is supplied in a compact, lightweight protective tube for carrying it in a handbag, gym bag or travel kit. Make sure the brush is dry before you put it in the tube.

It is a practical set that includes a curved retainer removal hook and 3 mint flavoured chewies. It is designed to make wearing retainers and aligners easier, more comfortable and more convenient. See the Retainer Removal Tool & Chewies.

The curved hook helps you lift and remove a tight retainer or aligner smoothly, without excessive pulling and without using your fingers or improvised tools. Use it gently, because operating the hook vigorously can damage your aligner.

Chewies help retainers and aligners sit fully and evenly when you bite down. This helps relieve the pressure that can occur when a retainer is not fully seated.

The set includes three shapes for different areas. The triangular chewie is for the front and premolar teeth, the cylinder is for the molar area, and the elliptical cylinder is for the back teeth. See the Hook & Chewies instructions for use.

Yes. Both are made from food grade material and the chewies have a light mint flavour. The hook is dishwasher friendly. Clean the chewies with water after each use, and replace them as soon as they lose elasticity or show signs of breaking.

Yes. The set is compatible with retainers and clear aligners, including Invisalign® trays. Always follow your dentist's or orthodontist's advice.

The set comes in a Black pack or a Mint pack. The hook and chewies inside are the same in both colours.

The Retainer Starter Kit includes a 250ml Liquid Retainer and Denture Cleaner with a small measuring cup and the U shaped retainer cleaning and storage case.

The Retainer Everyday Kit includes a 250ml Liquid Retainer and Denture Cleaner with a small measuring cup, a dual head retainer cleaning brush and the U shaped retainer cleaning and storage case.

The Retainer Accessory Kit includes a 250ml Liquid Retainer and Denture Cleaner with a small measuring cup, the U shaped retainer cleaning and storage case, a curved retainer removal hook and 3 mint flavoured aligner chewies.

The Retainer Full Kit includes a 250ml Liquid Retainer and Denture Cleaner with a small measuring cup, the U shaped retainer cleaning and storage case, a dual head retainer cleaning brush, a curved retainer removal hook and 3 mint flavoured aligner chewies.

Every kit includes the U shaped case, which follows the natural shape of your retainer and needs only 4ml of cleaner mixed with 36ml of water per fill. That is why one 250ml bottle can last up to 12 months when used with the case.

Yes. The Blakmint Liquid Retainer Cleaner and U shaped case are suitable for retainers, clear aligners, Invisalign® trays, whitening trays, night guards, sports mouthguards, partial dentures and clip in veneers.

We currently deliver to addresses within Great Britain only: England, Scotland and Wales.

We aim to dispatch orders within 2 working days after payment has been received. Most orders are sent using Royal Mail Tracked 48. The Retainer Cleaning Brush and the Retainer Removal Hook & Chewies, when bought on their own, are normally sent by Royal Mail 2nd Class. Royal Mail delivery times are estimates. See our Shipping and Delivery Policy.

Once your order has been dispatched you will receive a shipping confirmation email. Where tracking is available, enter your Royal Mail tracking number on our Track Order page.

For eligible products you normally have 14 days after receiving your order to tell us you wish to cancel, and a further 14 days to return the goods. Many Blakmint products are supplied sealed for hygiene reasons, and once a hygiene seal has been broken the change of mind return right no longer applies to that product. This does not affect your rights if a product is faulty, damaged or not as described. See our Returns and Refund Policy.

Email admin@blakmint.co.uk with your name, order number and delivery address, plus photographs of the product and packaging if it arrived damaged. We will investigate with Royal Mail where appropriate.

Yes. On the Liquid Retainer & Denture Cleaner page you can choose Subscribe & Save for 20% off. It is billed automatically and you can skip, pause or cancel at any time.

Yes. Orthodontists and dental practices can partner with us to give their patients 20% off their first Blakmint order. See Orthodontic Discounts or the Orthodontist Partner Program.

Email admin@blakmint.co.uk or use the form on our Contact page. Please include your order number where relevant.