I don't know how a Neti Pot could be any better, so I had to go 5 stars. I tried the ceramic one, which used to be the only one available on amazon. There's a learning curve with neti, but I couldn't get it right because the ceramic one is not a good design. Hefty but not heavy in stainless steel, the pot is deep and the angle between the pot and spout is about 45 degrees. These factors are important when you stick the spout in your nostril. It's easy to get the spout lined up properly with the nostril. It's also easier than the ceramic pot to get your head at the proper angle. With the ceramic pot, I always had to hold my elbow way up, and this gets tiring. I can place this pot in the palm of my hand and rotate my wrist to make adjustments, rather than my entire upper body. It's quicker to prepare solution too. Run a little hot water into it, then empty the pot, as if you're preparing tea. The steel will heat right up and you can put your tepid solution in. Kudos as well for the detailed instructions, especially for drying the nose. I recommend this neti pot, especially if you're a beginner, or don't have a teacher (if you live in a flyover state, you probably don't have access to a teacher).