A bad bout of cough and flu

...hence the learning about neti pots :)

Quote:
"For safety's sake, avoid adopting a homemade neti pot from any container that's been used to store liquid that's toxic or just plain harsh. Plastic is particularly notorious for hanging onto scents and residue, especially if the liquid is strong and potent."

Taken from:
http://www.neti-netti-pot.com/homemade-neti-pot.html

What's a neti pot? Do Google it up :)