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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2014
This was one of those things that had been on my radar for a while, but I just never got around to buying and using. Well I finally did. It sat around, barely touched, for some time. I finally went to CVS and bought some saline packets. Then later, a jug of distilled water from Walmart. And still it all sat, unused.
Well today I finally used it. I didn't bother with the hassle heating up the distilled water, using it at room temperature instead. I dispensed with exact measurements, simply filling up the neti pot instead. I stirred in the saline powder with my finger, I remember just before tilting my head, as I hesitated, telling myself, "this is nowhere near the hardest thing you've ever done. Just do it already." And so I did. While the water felt interesting flowing through my sinuses, like a cool tendril snaking through my nose, it wasn't unpleasant (indeed, it was somewhat refreshing). I used a single saline packet, as recommended for first time use, as per the CVS directions. I drained the pot, blew out a satisfying glob of gunk and water from my nostrils, and, after wiping my nose clean, took a deep, clean breath of air through my nose.
Others had a more difficult first time it seems. For me, it was surprisingly pleasant. The entire experience, not just the aftermath, was enjoyable, so much so that the first thing I did was sit down to type this review after using it. I fully intend to keep using this regularly after my experience today. Rarely has a product so fully met and, indeed, exceeded my expectations.
And yes, as for the product itself, strictly speaking, it was everything it needed to be. It comes with directions, and the pot is well constructed. In this case, the best thing that can be said about it is it did not stick out in any way. It had no quirks or surprises. Rather, it facilitated my first time use by staying out of the way and doing its job effectively.
Keep in mind that this is simply one of three items you will need, albeit the main one. You will also need saline solution and proper water. The included directions will help you with these. I used nothing but the enclosed directions and tips for my first time; external research was not necessary.
Well today I finally used it. I didn't bother with the hassle heating up the distilled water, using it at room temperature instead. I dispensed with exact measurements, simply filling up the neti pot instead. I stirred in the saline powder with my finger, I remember just before tilting my head, as I hesitated, telling myself, "this is nowhere near the hardest thing you've ever done. Just do it already." And so I did. While the water felt interesting flowing through my sinuses, like a cool tendril snaking through my nose, it wasn't unpleasant (indeed, it was somewhat refreshing). I used a single saline packet, as recommended for first time use, as per the CVS directions. I drained the pot, blew out a satisfying glob of gunk and water from my nostrils, and, after wiping my nose clean, took a deep, clean breath of air through my nose.
Others had a more difficult first time it seems. For me, it was surprisingly pleasant. The entire experience, not just the aftermath, was enjoyable, so much so that the first thing I did was sit down to type this review after using it. I fully intend to keep using this regularly after my experience today. Rarely has a product so fully met and, indeed, exceeded my expectations.
And yes, as for the product itself, strictly speaking, it was everything it needed to be. It comes with directions, and the pot is well constructed. In this case, the best thing that can be said about it is it did not stick out in any way. It had no quirks or surprises. Rather, it facilitated my first time use by staying out of the way and doing its job effectively.
Keep in mind that this is simply one of three items you will need, albeit the main one. You will also need saline solution and proper water. The included directions will help you with these. I used nothing but the enclosed directions and tips for my first time; external research was not necessary.
