Cleaning nasal wash equipment

You must thoroughly clean the equipment used for a nasal wash to prevent the growth of bacteria. It is important for each family member to have his/her own bulb syringe or nasal adaptor.

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Cleaning the sinus rinse bottle that comes in a kit

• After each use, rinse the bottle, cap, and tubing. Shake off any excess water and allow the pieces to dry on a clean towel. If you feel the system is contaminated, clean the bottle, cap, and tubing with rubbing alcohol (70 percent isopropyl) or white, distilled vinegar (diluted to 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water). After the use of either solution, rinse the pieces well with water and shake off the excess water. Again, allow the pieces to dry on a clean towel.
• The bottle is not dishwasher safe unless otherwise noted in the instructions.

Cleaning a bulb syringe, dropper, syringe, or nasal spray bottle

• After each use (which may be several times a day), fill the bulb syringe with hot water, swish the hot water around, and empty the bulb syringe completely. Always suspend the bulb syringe tip-down in a clean glass to allow the bulb syringe to drain completely. Do not allow the bulb tip to sit in a puddle of water.
• In addition to rinsing the bulb after each use, clean the bulb daily with rubbing alcohol (70 percent isopropyl). Draw the rubbing alcohol into the bulb syringe. Swish the liquid around and empty the bulb syringe. Again, suspend the bulb syringe tip-down in a clean glass to allow it to drain completely.