Some methods for preventing or reducing oral and epidermal malodor by the use of formulations for reducing bacteria are introduced, including applying various formulations for reducing bacteria to the oral cavity, the nasal cavity, and/or the epidermis of a user or an animal. The formulations for removing and/or reducing bacteria are applied to the oral cavity via delivery devices, including, but not limited to, a toothbrush, aerosol can, roll-on bottle, bar, and bottle, and the oral formulations for reducing bacteria can take various forms, including, but not limited to, a liquid, pellet, powder or granule, cream, spray or stick. Formulations for reducing bacteria can be applied to the epidermis of a user for removal and/or reduction of bacteria by use of a delivery device including, but not limited to, a toothbrush, aerosol can, roll-on bottle, bar, and bottle, and the epidermal formulations for reducing bacteria can take various forms, including, but not limited to a spray, roll-on, gel, solid, liquid, cream, or stick.
