HealthAndYoga(TM) Stainless Steel Neti Pot for Sinus Congestion (Ayurvedic JalNeti)

The neti pot came sealed inside a plastic bag, which was inside a lightweight beige canvas drawstring bag, which was all wrapped inside an enclosed plastic packaging bag. The item looks and feels like good quality stainless steel should. It is not heavy, and the weight mostly originates from the spout itself, as it has a slight lean in that direction when it is set down onto a soft floor. There is a clear silicone seal around the area where the spout meets the pot. There is a screwed-on nut inside of the neti pot that fastens the spout to the pot. There is also an instructions manual that comes with the neti pot. The reason I purchased this particular pot is because I am working on becoming plastic-free, and this pot should last a lifetime because it can be sterilized repeatedly without issue. I also wanted something that looks aesthetically pleasing.

I've been doing nasal irrigation for 15 years now and using this Stainless Steel Neti Pot for about the last 8 years. I highly recommend it! It's well made and holds 2 cups of water so it's perfect for me since I like to run a full pot through each nostril. I rinse it well with hot water after each use and leave it upside down to dry. I also remove the spout, scrub it all well and boil all the parts for 10 minutes every couple of months to sanitize. I've seen a review talking about a problem with rust and the salt solution will pit and rust the pot if not rinsed well afterwards. I will say that my first one of these did develop a little rust on the spout where it connects to the pot but it was almost three years old by that point and I can't expect it to last forever. For the price I'd buy a new one every six months if I had to. When I started nasal irrigation I was using a large syringe to push the water through, it had a soft plastic adapter that was formed to fit the nostril. It was fine when I wasn't stuffed up, but not so great when I was. My next pot was a plastic one and it worked fine but didn't hold as much water as the syringe. My next change was to Health and Yoga's Stainless Steel Pot and all I can say is get one, keep it clean and enjoy! Edit: Feb 25, 2021 I ordered and received a new pot on Feb 1st and soon noticed the stainless inside the pot had several flaws where it isn't covered. Tried to return it today and it's not eligible for return. I'm leaving five stars for now because it's been a great neti pot for years, but maybe others are right and the quality control is gone. We shall see. But I should be able to return a defective product.

I bought this because it's made of stainless steel which I saw as a hygienic advantage. I've been using neti pots for a long time now as well as Neil Med's gusher thingy. This SteloKleen thing is awful. Firstly, it's not properly balanced. The spout is so heavy that the pot falls over quite easily when it's empty. Second, the bottom of the hole in the pot where the spout must literally be screwed in is a good half inch above the bottom of the pot. A good neti pot empties INTO your nose, not down your cheek and neck thru the top of the pot. But, the worst feature is the cone at the end of the spout. The metal edges are not rounded or beveled, so it's uncomfortable going into your nostril. And, go IN it must if you want to make a proper seal that doesn't admit water, in this instance via the spout/cone, down your cheek and neck. To get a good seal, you have to insert the harsh metal tip so far into your nostril that it actually hurts a little and then a little more and more if you're fighting allergies and using it frequently. Once, I tried to press a little to one side to get a better seal without going so deep. I wound up getting water into some area of my sinus cavities where it shouldn't have gone. I was gutter drunk dizzy for a good five minutes! The best neti pot I ever had was a cheap plastic deal from Walgreen's. It was shaped like Aladin's Lamp. It was comfortable, never leaked, and fully emptied INTO my nose. It was difficult to keep clean, but I'd rather buy a new one of those every year or two than use this horribly designed stainless steel torture device one more time. What a waste of money!

Don't let one negative review of this fabulous neti pot deter you from buying one. The metallic "twang" to which the negative review refers was probably a result of not properly washing the pot as I have had no such problem and I have a very sensitive nose. The benefits of this stainless steel pot are legion! It is easy to use, keep sterile clean and can travel quite nicely. This is not, however, for beginners, you do need to have some experience with sinus irrigation before you begin. The manual does help, but I would suggest you go slowly. Overall, however, I am so glad I have this great pot! It is really helping my sinuses.

As someone with chronic nasal congestion and a CPAP, a good neti pot is essential. Because this one is much larger than any I've seen, it lets me wash through both nostrils on one filling unless I have a really bad cold. The all-metal construction makes it ideal for travel. I got my first Health and Yoga neti pot in 2007; it's still perfectly usable, but I wanted to keep it with my travel kit, so I bought this one. It's a little larger than the old one, which makes it just a bit harder to hold; I slipped a couple of rubber bands around the neck to give it a better grip. It would probably not fit as well into my travel toiletries bag, but that's what the older one is for. Your mileage may vary on that. It takes up much less space than you would expect because you can put things in it, like your bottle of salt. A couple of caveats: * Without modifications this pot would probably not work well for someone with very small hands. One could probably attach a handle, though. * The steel is not as stainless as it should be; my old one developed some rust inside around the place where the spout joins the body. Because the spout makes it unbalanced, that's where water collects, and salt water is particularly corrosive. Make sure to wash it thoroughly with plain tap water, and store it either upside-down or with the spout propped up on something. I keep mine in a bamboo tray next to the sink, and the rim is exactly the right height. * If you decide to store it upside-down, put it on something that won't be water-damaged or develop mildew; a glass tray would be perfect.

This is my second neti pot from Health and Yoga. Great design, best I've seen. Have used my first one for years. I decided I wanted a new one as the coupling between the pot and the spout started showing some rust, my fault. When the new one arrived, I swabbed the spout with a q-tip. The q-tip came back with some sort of black grease. I did 8 swabs before the grease diminished. I'm going to disassemble the spout so I can clean the thoroughly. I am a loyal user of Health and Yoga neti pots. I am sure they can take care of this issue.

I know the wonders of Jal Neti. I have been doing it for years and coming to Utah's dry weather I do it two times to avoid congestion and see I have survived a whole year without cough, cold, or flu! I saw many people complaining about rust on the screw, so this is my two cents. The pot is made out of steel but the nut is made out of iron. Nuts cannot be made out of steel. I bought the same one in India too. Wash with heavy soap and water especially you're in a region with hard water. There should be little rust on the screw but seriously it will be washed away through our nose like nothing ever happened. So don't worry about it, we have bigger problems concerning our health like eating sugar daily than worrying about little rust and giving bad ratings to a small company.

I love having a stainless steel option but it really needs a lid to be functional enough to effectively reach the upper sinus’ that are found in between the eyebrows without spilling.

I liked the product. thank you very much. Although, there was some confusion regarding the delivery, compensation was given for this for the late delivery.

For those who know what Neti is, this is an excellent product. It was recommended by my yoga teacher and does exactly what it is supposed to.

good product, and it does help if you have sinus problems

As advertised.

great product