NeilMed Nasadock Plus Stand

I purchased a sinus rinse on doctor’s orders after having surgery. It was awkward having to store the bottle and lid after each use. The bottle doesn’t stand up when it’s upside down to drain, and I didn’t like the lid with attached feeder straw touching random surfaces. I settled on a paper towel lined bowl. It served its purpose. But then I found this docking station and it’s perfect! There’s a place for storing the bottle in the perfect position to drain and air dry, the top/straw hangs without touching other surfaces, there’s room to store 50 saline packets, and the base is sturdy enough to keep everything upright. Well worth the little bit of money to have this on hand.

I've been using a traditional Neti pot for many years, and the first time I used the bottle I understood how much better it is if you need to do a lot of rinsing. Its benefits are:1) It allows you to rinse the nasal passageways under pressure. It's different from the Neti in that you keep it upright instead of tilting, and squeeze to start the flow. By squeezing the bottle instead of pouring, you create gentle pressure which you can regulate with your hand to the desired amount. Squeeze harder for a faster flow, which is helpful when you want to rinse faster or perform a more aggressive treatment. (Please be careful and don't overdo it. By "harder" I mean slightly more pressure than what it takes to get the flow started.2) It has double the volume of the traditional 8oz Neti rinsers. Move volume = more flow = more relief.3) The stand makes for convenient storage keeping the bottle upside down which allows it to dry fully between uses. This is very important! If you don't allow it to dry, bacteria can fester and defeat the purpose of the whole procedure.The downsides are relatively minor, but worth mentioning:1) The water line does not reach the bottom of the bottle and therefore does not allow you to drain the bottle all the way with each use. This is not a big deal but kind of annoying - the last ounce of solution is inaccessible but you just have to try so you end up blowing bubbles up your nose...2) The bottle is plastic, which means your solution, particularly when mixed with warm water, is coming into contact with plastic pieces (obviously). This may not bother you, but some people prefer to avoid this for personal reasons;3) The neck is narrow, so adding the pre-mixed packets or your own salt is kind of a pain. I find it's easiest to pour salt in my palm (wash your hands!) and scoop it with the bottleneck.REMINDER: Always, whenever possible, use previously boiled and chilled water for rinsing the sinuses. It's just safer as it nearly eliminates the possibility of any bacteria or virus surviving inside it. The sinus passageways come darn close to the brain, and there have been isolated cases—though rare—of people getting severe infections as a result of rinsing with bacteria-contaminated city water, some with dire consequences.Lastly, read up on isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions if this is your first time using this device. Do NOT attempt to rinse your sinuses with fresh water! You're in for some serious pain! The salt packets or pure salt crystals are a crucial ingredient are not to be overlooked.

This stand makes drying/storing nasal rinse supplies super convenient. The bottom holds the packs of powder and keeps them dry. The top rings hold your bottle and spout vertically, leaving the bottoms of them hanging free so they can air dry nicely. Great price point too.

This stand is made of high quality plastic and snaps together with a bit of elbow grease. It provides a place to consolidate everything you need for nasal rinsing and keeps your counter less messy.

The quality of the product is so-so, it is good enough to do the job. I think a must to store and dry your bottle or pot when not in use. Plus a great and convenient place to store the mixing packets.

If you have been rinsing your sinuses regularly, you probably have all of the ritual down to a science – except how to drain and store your materials between uses. Sure, placing a chopstick in a heavy tumbler and then sticking your rinse bottle onto it upside-down helps the bottle drain and air-dry, but you’ve still got to store the nozzle and tube assembly. Not to mention you’ve now got a tumbler and chopstick to wash regularly, and what if you knock something over?After several oopses that involved re-sanitizing my rinsing assembly, plus the ongoing side-eye I got for storing “that stuff *that* way,” I started looking for a more compact, stable storage solution.This storage kit is simple and sturdy. The bottom area holds at least 50 salt packets, and the fuller you keep it, the more stable the unit is. The kit ships unassembled, so you can choose which holders to use. The pieces are lettered and the diagram and instructions are easy to follow. If you’ve got a squeeze bottle with a nozzle/straw top, you choose one set of snap-in holders; if you’ve got a neti pot and lid, you choose slightly different pieces. All of these snap-in pieces are slightly sculpted so that the pieces of your rinsing system nestle into the holders. You can store the extras in the base in case you switch rinsing systems in the future.The assembly is easy to wash and air-dry, and although the plastic material feels a little rigid/brittle, it has stood up to my daily use with no issues. The lid fits snugly over the base and is easy to place and remove.I have two nitpicks. First, although the holder sections are sculpted, the lid of the box still is not, so you need to do a really good job of shaking your rinse device over the sink after you rinse it. Otherwise, water can puddle, and drip down the side. I would rather wash the lid and assembly once a week than deal. Second, the almond color and the blaring logo are not my favorites, and one day I probably will try to remove the logo.

These are great & I bought it again for a friend. I resisted & tried for years some make shift solution but finally gave in. Awesome! One word of warning. These are great for drying a standard size bottle. If you get the double size one then the straw apparatus will not fit. It will touch the base.