Is is all right to put Alcolol along with the saline solution in the water tank?
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Alkalol (not Alcolol or Alcohol to avoid any confusion) is fine to use in the SinuPulse, it is recommended to use 2 tbs for 16 oz of saline. Alkalol, is a popular nasal wash product that goes back as far as the 19th century that acts as a natural mucolytic agent and can help thin the mucous and promote drainage. It has menthol, camphor, thymol, eucalyptol, and oils of wintergreen, spearmint, pine, and cinnamon in a saline solution.
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NO! The saline solution will clean your membranes of your sinus's clean, the alcolol will burn them and could even blister them, leaving you with a problem that an ENT Dr. will have to take care of, and you will be in pain for some time. Just use the machine and solution as directed and you will be fine.
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I have mixed some Alkalol with the saline solution I run through my SinuPulse Elite, and I don't think that a little from time to time would hurt the machine. However, if in doubt, you can always flush the machine with clean water, which is actually something you should do anyway for routine maintenance. If you decide to add Alkalol, I would recommend that you use very little to start. The machine pumps the water deeper into your nasal cavity than a bulb syringe or neti pot, and the Alkalol can be pretty strong for the sensitive tissue up there. I learned this the hard way. I usually use a 50% mix in the bulb syringe with no burning whatsoever, so I tried a 25% mix in the SinuPulse to be safe. This was still way too strong. I may try a 12.5% Alkalol solution next time. Good luck. I hope this helps.
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I did NOT like Alcolol at all. I've heard people use it but I couldn't bear it. It was very painful. brendan
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Don't know why anyone would want to do that except for the obvious. Has no healing properties for the Sinus. What I would recommend is ask your Doc. or ENT to prescribe Dexamethas/Sterile W/Sodium CH (Dexacort). I use it for chronic Sinus infections, originally like nose spray, 2 squirts in morning, 2 at night. I think it is sort of a steroid, it opens the nasal passages. I started using a little in my sinuPulse mach. Two other things my ENT ordered along with the SinuPulse from Tag Pharmacies are TobraMycin and Itraconazole along with Sailine to mix in the tank and keep my sinus' clean and clear and open and help with drainage. Don't know why anyone would want to do that except for the obvious. Has no healing properties for the Sinus. What I would recommend is ask your Doc. or ENT to prescribe Dexamethas/Sterile W/Sodium CH (Dexacort). I use it for chronic Sinus infections, originally like nose spray, 2 squirts in morning, 2 at night. I think it is sort of a steroid, it opens the nasal passages. I started using a little in my sinuPulse mach. Two other things my ENT ordered along with the SinuPulse from Tag Pharmacies are TobraMycin and Itraconazole along with Sailine to mix in the tank and keep my sinus' clean and... » Read More Don't know why anyone would want to do that except for the obvious. Has no healing properties for the Sinus. What I would recommend is ask your Doc. or ENT to prescribe Dexamethas/Sterile W/Sodium CH (Dexacort). I use it for chronic Sinus infections, originally like nose spray, 2 squirts in morning, 2 at night. I think it is sort of a steroid, it opens the nasal passages. I started using a little in my sinuPulse mach. Two other things my ENT ordered along with the SinuPulse from Tag Pharmacies are TobraMycin and Itraconazole along with Sailine to mix in the tank and keep my sinus' clean and clear and open and help with drainage. « Show Less
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As part of the original process in yoga, it is not there. I do not think it is a good idea. In case you want to go next level. You can try SUTRA NETI. Thanks.
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Alkalol is very strong, but I have had success using 1/4 cup to 1-3/4 cups saline - for me, anything stronger than that will burn. I have found that the saline without the Alkalol is not as effective for me. I have been using this formula for years and it has worked well for me.
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Just look on internet for recipe for SALINE solution. My doc had me make my own years ago. I wouldnt make a large quantity though cuz you want it fresh. I believe I stored in fridge. Just micro till comfortable temp before use.
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Personally, I would not put anything that heavy in the bag; Plus, knowing that salt can burn holes in things I'd be afraid that the salt would leech chemicals from the plastic and w/your food soaking in that mixture. I believe that they make special poultry bags for this type of food prep.
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No but, if the water isn't potable you should do something before you drink it. Unless the water is chlorinated it can eventually go bad. This is true for any packaged water.
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Pretty sure you can...I don't think there is any dependency between using the salt and using the detergent. I went for awhile without any salt in my dishwasher and the Somat detergent seemed to work just fine.
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I did. However, it destroyed my humidifier. So my recommendation would be to follow the manufacturer's instructions on adding stuff to the water in your humidifier if you can at all.
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Yes. That is exactly what we use it for in our home. It is a preservative free replacement for regular saline solution!
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No Shauna, The clorine will mess up and counter the good you do with the salt. You really need to empty and start fresh with your bags of salt. Your pool will stay cleaner longer and is so much more economical and easier on the skin than chlorine. Just protect the digital display on your salt pump with a basket or something as the sun will destroy the read-out and you won't be able to program it. This was my mistake. Patti
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In my opinion it doesn't matter. Putting it in before, if you're at the gas station, might mix it better. It may be too concentrated IG you put it in before driving to the station. I just put it into a full tank.
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I would believe so, it is plastic so it shouldn't be affected by the saline content
1987636
Yes it is. We have a septic tank system, and I've used this product for years. No problems.
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Salts are ok. Oil can make a messy emulsion but I sometimes put up to 10 DROPS of tea tree oil, not enough do mess up the solution but a small amount is a good fundicide for the tub (and I love the smell).
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Hi, I think you can use any type of water in this product, however we tried just plain water and it was NOT comfortable and felt like getting water up your nose in the pool.. I think the saline solution packets are part baking soda and sodium. I think the combination of the two is soothing to the sinuses. I found the recipe online before actually, but since I have kids it was easier to buy the packets. Both kids each do a packet in the morning and the night. Hope this helps! PS I think distilling/boiling is really pointless as most cities have extremely clean water. This may only prolong the life of the system as their may be less build up if you use sterilized water. Hi, I think you can use any type of water in this product, however we tried just plain water and it was NOT comfortable and felt like getting water up your nose in the pool.. I think the saline solution packets are part baking soda and sodium. I think the combination of the two is soothing to the sinuses. I found the recipe online before actually, but since I have kids it was easier to buy the packets. Both kids each do a packet in the morning and the night. Hope this helps! PS I think distilling/boiling is really pointless as most cities have extremely clean water. This may only prolong... » Read More Hi, I think you can use any type of water in this product, however we tried just plain water and it was NOT comfortable and felt like getting water up your nose in the pool.. I think the saline solution packets are part baking soda and sodium. I think the combination of the two is soothing to the sinuses. I found the recipe online before actually, but since I have kids it was easier to buy the packets. Both kids each do a packet in the morning and the night. Hope this helps! PS I think distilling/boiling is really pointless as most cities have extremely clean water. This may only prolong the life of the system as their may be less build up if you use sterilized water. « Show Less
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We live in humid Florida, and unlike most natives, we frequently have windows and doors open vs using air conditioning. We do use sea salt in our salt box, and have not had a problem. I have not seen any liquid accumulation at all. Don't know if table salt (like Morton's) would behave differently.
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I am positive you could use a solvent with caution. The tank is stainless steel.
1956321
No. Fill the tank 1:4 with vinegar and water and let soak a while, swish till clean and rinse
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I don't think I would add anything to the clean water tank. If you are going to add baking soda, I would just lightly sprinkle it on the carpet and not run it thru the machine as it might cause an issue.