Can a Neti Pot be used by more than one person?
Posted in General on 12/11/2009 12:26 am by HolisticLivingOr is it like a toothbrush?
Also, have you used a Neti Pot before, and has it worked for you?
Or is it like a toothbrush?
Also, have you used a Neti Pot before, and has it worked for you?
12/11/2009 at 1:09 am
what is a neti pot?? sorry
12/11/2009 at 1:22 am
My husband and best friend use them a lot and they work for them when they have been sick. For that reason, I would not want to use one after they have. At most drugstores they have the little cheap plastic ones now. I know my friend has a beautiful ceramic one she paid a bit more for.
12/11/2009 at 1:33 am
Well, if you boiled your toothbrush for 15-20 minutes you could probably share it. But the thought of it would still probably be uncomfortable.
Same thing with a neti pot. I occasionally boil mine. You can do this with stainless steel, ceramic, and some plastic ones.
I use the stainless steel neti pots specifically for it’s ease of sterilization.
Also, bleach and alcohol could be used but be sure to thoroughly rinse before using. I personally would avoid sharing plastic neti pots as studies have shown that plastic bottles promote bacteria growth.
Lastly, it’s probably not a good idea to sharing the same neti pot back and forth regularly, but if you just want to give someone a neti pot you’re not using, then sterilizing is a reasonable option.