I don't use Lectric Shave. It gunks up my shaver. I do gargle with Listerine, however (original "flavor," not the citris flavored stuff). If I do, I find that I spend far less time clearing my throat when I start vocal exercises. It probably does "kill the germs that cause bad breath" okay, but until it dissipates, it leaves your breath smelling like tractor exhaust. Scope may leave you smelling prettier, but it's a lousy gargle and doesn't work anywhere near as well.

I understand that before going on stage, Caruso used to gargle with a shot of good whiskey. Then he's swallow it, sing a high C, and he was ready to go.

Also, you want to keep the Ben Gay away from the Preparation H. I know a guy who got the two mixed up and took off like a rocket! And loud? Wow!

Don Firth