I get introspective sometimes and I wonder why some things are the way that they are.
For example, why has the mint flavour perceived as clean? Why not curry? What is it about our perception of mint that seems to indicate refreshment? Is it as simple as its presence in things we associate with hygiene, such as gum and toothpaste, or is it something deeper? Is it objectively cleaner?
Why is mint the cultural norm for ‘good smell’ or ‘refreshing’?
The same can be asked for cleaning products. Apparently lemon is the gold standard for squeaky-clean. Why not… vinegar, for example? Are we all that culturally brainwashed, or is there some objective advantage to mint and lemon over curry and vinegar?
Hmmm…
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Believe it or not, but mint is a mild antiseptic and it’s my own personal belief that the coolness is fresh and invigorating. On the natural health end of things, to stimulate hair growth and circulation to the scalp, simply add essential oil of peppermint to your shampoo and it tingles…all fresh and whatnot. Lemon is also an antiseptic and cuts grease like nothing else…well, besides vinegar!
But there’s something about citrus that’s just outstanding. Did you know that grapefruit seed oil can kill intestinal worms and is one of the best fungicides available. It’s amazing what God has put on this earth for us to use to feel fresh and clean. What a great guy! 
But I agree with you…there are some other things that clean just as well. I think it’s just personal preference…myrrh mouthwash tastes like poop.
Reading back on that “hair growth” comment, it seems in bad taste…I wasn’t even thinking…I use it for that purpose and I…oh, nevermind. Just forgive me for my tactlessness.