How to Clean Dirt from Your Nose

Though it may sound odd, cleaning out your nose, also known as nasal lavage, is common and helps many allergy, sinus and cold sufferers. The process is simple, but it requires the right technique. If too much pressure is applied, it will cause pain and discomfort. If not enough pressure is used with the spray, it will not reach high enough to really clean out the sinuses. Whether you’re looking for a quick cleaning or relief from cold symptoms, here are the steps to clean the dirt from your nose.

• Saline nasal spray
• Soft cloths or tissues

1. Begin by gathering all of your materials. If desired, there are nasal cleaning kits available. These have squirt bottles that will force the water further into the nasal passage for a more thorough cleaning. For simply removing dirt from the inside of your nose, a regular nasal saline spray should be sufficient.
2. Spray the saline into your nose.
3. Allow it to drip back down.
4. Gently blow your nose into a tissue to remove loosened dirt and mucus.
5. Repeat if necessary.

• Removing excess mucus offers relief from colds and allergies. With a majority of the mucus removed, the small cilia are able to remove the rest more effectively.
• Some individuals, especially those that suffer from infections and allergies often find relief from daily nasal cleaning to remove dust, dirt, pollen and mucus.