I have purchased 3 at the drugstore for travel because they break after 4-6 months of use, how can I make it last for everyday use? Ready to give up
246654
I hate to say but this is really poorly made and lasts only about 30-60 days with very little pressure or control. Searching the web this is literally the same unit as the cheap Chinese portable irrigators for your nose and teeth but with NeilMed's name on it. There is a reason its $20.00 I wouldn't pay $10.00 there are better alternatives.
246655
You cant! It is very cheaply made I gave up after my second one and their customer service is dreadful.
246656
I just used it about 10 days（every morning after wake up and night before go to bed) since I got it. Till now everything is ok with it.
246657
This product is not worth the money or effort. Mine broke after several uses. The plastic reservoir cracked and disintegrated into small dangerous shards. My advice is to use the Neilmed manual bottle- it has never failed me and no batteries needed. I have used these bottles for years. Not high tech but gets the job done. Also easier for travel. Easier to clean.
246658
Don't know. I am on my 3rd one also - they just don't last for some reason. But if you have a new one before you travel, you will be in good shape.
246659
I have used only half a month and twice a day. There is no problem in the machine.
246660
Use SinuPulse for everyday use and this only for travel when yu need something portable in a pinch. You get what you pay for.
246661
Since it holds only 8 ounces and doesnt pulsate very well after batteries discharge I find it limited but for $20 dollars I didnt expect much. I only use it for travel or when at work when needed and use the plugin irrigator that is stronger and holds more solution for home use.
1492670
I'm on my third one and have plenty of brushes, one lasted one month and another lasted one year, anyway, water is the issue so if you can avoid rinsing it will probably last longer.
2220164
The same thing happened to me. I spent the money on a real otoscope my last welch allen lasted more than 10 years so I bought another and threw the other one away. When I dropped it the whole case broke, the welch allen is metal so that won't happen. I would say throw it out and start over again with a brand you can trust.
403123
We ran into the same problem.. I bought for my sister and she said she had hers for about the same amount of time and then it stopped working. I would go with a different brand if I were you!
618331
Mine usually only last about one year. Then you have to toss it and buy another. I'm on my 4th.
558946
I am told by my hairdresser that it lasts a year. You have to keep the cap on really tight at all times - it goes bad fast that way. I am also told by 2 or 3 people in different parts of the country that there are a lot of counterfeit Wella developers sold on Amazon, so beware of buying the really cheap ones that have weird sounding names. By only from beauty supply stores you can check out in advance with reviews or by visiting their online store - not quite sure how you can be certain.
1563913
My first one lasted well over one year before it started to fall apart. Probably close to 2 years, but I am pretty gentle using my devices. I agree the low price is worth the length of time it lasted.
1689024
My Husband had the SAME Problem after only a year! He does use it everyday for work. I was VERY unhappy it only lasted that long, as it was pricey! I got him another this Christmas though...only because he loves the storage and netting for other items he takes...(it's his Man-Purse I think)!
2032875
I haven't used mine for the whole year. I stopped using for a while and now I started again. My problem was a blood pressure pill that was causing all my coughing and nausea, but now I started using the bottle again. I'm thinking that if you keep up with care (like rinsing once a month with white vinegar and hot water) that will extend the life of your pod. I have two so I switch from one to the other and I guess that can also help....
1630316
I have the same issue. I've had mine several months without issue, but feel the day will come that the button breaks. I bought another brand (emsa) at around the same time - it was a bit more $ but works so much better
181514
same here! :-( My eyelash curler has the same problem!! WTH?? they wont stay put no matter how much I try to push it down and make them stay!! I can't carry it in my make-up bag because the pads fall off >:-( I already lost 3 pads and I only had this product for 2 weeks!
1604824
Sometime in the future you may want to buy replacement blades. I use mine everyday and get about 12 to 15 months before I have to replace them.
1543580
We have not ever had trouble with this product going bad, we do use it everyday though. You may want to ask the maker of the product for detailed info about what they would recommend for expiration.
616099
I only keep this for a backup when I travel. I haven't needed it so far. So I can't really give you the answers you need. No breakage so far.
599262
I have a pair that I have used twice a day, 5 days a week, one hour at a time (for train commuting) for 6.5 years. After each use, I compress the telescoping parts and fold them up. Within the last month or two, I've just started to see some breakdown. The seam is coming apart on one side on the soft plastic that covers the foam on the part that cups the ear and touches the head. I'm still using it without discomfort. One of these months I'll get around to putting a piece of tape on it to stop the tear from spreading.
1703895
I think yours is defective. I have used it everyday for 3 months and not 1 problem. Best one I've ever owned!
1308242
The cups last the longest if you follow these steps... 1) when not using the diffuser- remove the cup- 2) empty out any remaining liquid 3) store cup upside down. These steps will help the fragile cup last longer- the plastic is super thin and flexible to allow the vibrations to make the mist- they end up with pin holes in them very easily- acidic oils make them last even shorter periods of time- sometimes they even come with pin holes already :-/ The insert says they should last up to 3 months or longer- this just isn't so... The longest one has lasted for me is just over a month- using it every day almost- I reccomend having extras on hand.