Looking to buy a neti pot? You've come to the right place. A neti pot is a small jug you use to let a salt water solution flow through your nasal passages — a technique that has been used for centuries and comes from the yoga tradition, where it's called Jala Neti.
Not every neti pot is the same. In this article you'll read what to look out for when choosing a neti pot and how to use it safely.
What should you look out for when buying a neti pot?
1. Material
Neti pots are made from different materials, each with its own pros and cons:
- Ceramic — sturdy and easy to clean thoroughly. The classic choice for home use.
- Plastic — light and unbreakable, handy for travel. Choose BPA-free plastic.
- Glass — sleek and easy to clean, but more fragile.
Whichever material you choose: the neti pot should be sturdy and easy to clean and dry completely.
2. Spout and handle
A good neti pot has a smooth, comfortable spout that fits the nostril well, and a handle or grip that lets you tilt it calmly and in a controlled way.
3. Capacity
Most neti pots hold 250 to 500 ml. That gives you enough for both sides without refilling.
4. Salt included
For a nasal rinse you need a mild salt solution. A set with the salt included is handy, such as the Rhino neti pot including a sachet of Himalayan salt. After that you can refill with fine salt without additives, such as our Himalayan table salt.
5. Easy to clean
Hygiene matters. Choose a neti pot that's easy to rinse with hot water and that dries well, without corners where water can stand.
Safe use: the key points
- Always use boiled and cooled, distilled or sterile water — never water straight from the tap or from a regular water filter.
- Use lukewarm water with the right amount of fine salt without additives; follow the instructions for your neti pot.
- Rinse the neti pot with hot water after each use and let it dry completely.
- Use your neti pot yourself only.
- See a doctor first after nose or sinus surgery, if you have ear problems, if complaints don't go away, and for children.
You'll find detailed step-by-step instructions in using a neti pot safely.
Conclusion
If you want to buy a neti pot, look at the material, ease of use and how easy it is to clean. And always use it with safe water.
With the Rhino neti pot including a sachet of Himalayan salt you have everything you need to get started.
