Wash your hands
Use sterile, distilled, or previously boiled and cooled water
Prepare saline solution or use a premixed saline packet
Fill a neti pot, squeeze bottle, or nasal rinse device with the saline solution
Lean over a sink and tilt your head slightly forward
Turn your head to one side
Breathe through your mouth
Gently pour or squeeze the solution into the upper nostril
Let the solution flow out of the lower nostril or mouth
Repeat on the other side
Blow your nose gently after rinsing
Clean and air-dry the rinse device after each use
Use the rinse only as directed by a healthcare professional if you have frequent sinus problems
Stop and seek medical advice if you have pain, nosebleeds, or worsening symptoms