NeilMed NasaFlo Porcelain Neti Pot, 8 oz
A gentle porcelain neti pot with packets included, held back by a leaky lid.
The short version
- Adults who want a gentle gravity rinse rather than a squeeze bottle
- People who prefer porcelain over plastic for a device used often
- You travel a lot and need something unbreakable
- You want firm pressure control during a rinse
- You will not take the time to use distilled, sterile or boiled water
What owners like
- Gentle gravity flow that some people find easier than squeezing a bottle
- Porcelain feels sturdier and more substantial than plastic pots
- Smooth surface is easy to keep clean
Common complaints
- The lid does not seal tightly and can leak while pouring
- Porcelain can chip or break and is bulky for travel
- Gravity rinsing takes patience and correct head position, and some users prefer the pressure control of a squeeze bottle
Based on NeilMed's US and Canadian product pages, the FDA's neti pot safety guidance, a Respiratory Therapy Zone buying guide and a CPAPtalk forum thread comparing neti pots with squeeze bottles..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Feb 2023
First bought.
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What it does
An 8 oz porcelain neti pot for gravity flow saline nasal rinsing, sold with premixed saline packets.
- Gravity flow that the maker says creates no pressure in the nasal passages, ears or sinuses
- Lid and spout design the maker describes as easy flow, no spill
- Premixed saline packets in the box, so no salt measuring
- Porcelain surface that one review site notes resists scratching and wipes clean
- Educational brochure with step by step directions
A good pick for people who want a gentle, gravity fed rinse in a pot that is easy to wipe clean, with the saline packets already included. The trade-offs are a lid that reviewers say can leak, porcelain that can break if dropped, and less control over flow than a squeeze bottle.
How it compares
Specs
- Capacity
- 8 fl oz (240 mL)
- Material
- Porcelain (green; a blue version is also sold)
- Included packets
- 30 or 50 premixed saline packets, depending on the kit
- Packet contents
- USP grade sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate
- Packet formula
- pH balanced, isotonic, preservative and iodine free
- Flow
- Gravity flow, no squeeze
- Directions language
- English, Spanish and French
Worth knowing
- Do not use tap or faucet water unless it has been boiled and cooled; use distilled, micro filtered, bottled or previously boiled water
- The maker says not to use it if nasal passages are completely blocked or with an ear infection or blocked ears
- Consult a physician first after recent ear or sinus surgery
- Children and adults with physical or developmental limitations should use it only with adult supervision; keep out of reach of children
- The FDA says children should use a neti pot only if a pediatrician recommends it
- Blow your nose gently after rinsing
- Replace the pot every three months
Questions
Can you use tap water in the NeilMed NasaFlo neti pot?
No, not straight from the tap. NeilMed and the FDA say to use distilled, sterile, or previously boiled and cooled water. The FDA says to boil tap water for 3 to 5 minutes.
How much water does the NasaFlo hold?
8 fl oz (240 mL). The maker's directions use about half per nostril.
How do you clean a porcelain neti pot?
NeilMed says to wash it with soap and water and let it air dry. The FDA also says to dry the inside with a paper towel or air dry.
How often should you replace a neti pot?
NeilMed's directions say to replace the neti pot every three months.
Is a neti pot or a squeeze bottle better?
A pot uses gentle gravity flow. A squeeze bottle lets you control pressure. Forum users often prefer bottles for control, while others like the gentler pot.
Sources
- NeilMed: NasaFlo 8oz Porcelain Neti Pot with 30 Premixed Packets
- NeilMed Canada: NasaFlo Neti Pot Porcelain with 50 Packets
- FDA: Rinsing your sinuses with neti pots, is it safe?
- Respiratory Therapy Zone: The best neti pots for sinus relief
- CPAPtalk: Neti pot or NeilMed Sinus Rinse bottle
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.