Pros: The neti pot is gentler than some other sinus wash devices, making it a good everyday option. Most of the pots are lightweight and easy to pack for travel. Neti pots have been used for centuries--millions of people can't be wrong!

Cons: A neti pot can be messy, and its "gentle" action means that it sometimes has trouble washing out sinuses that are very congested or blocked. Learning the best technique can take some time and patience.

3. Sinus Irrigation System

How does it work? Similar to the Water Pik devices that clean your teeth, sinus irrigation systems use jets of water to clean out the sinuses. You can fill the reservoir with homemade or pre-mixed saline solution. Once the device is ready, you insert the jet up your nose and the saline solution is pulsated into your sinuses and out your nose and mouth.

Pros: The force of the jets make it more suitable than gentler devices for people who have heavily congested or blocked sinuses.

Cons: Some people may find the sensation of the jets uncomfortable. Sinus irrigation systems are generally more expensive and less portable than other sinus wash devices.

4. Bulb Syringe

How does it work? Bulb syringes--the kind used for children's ears--work in much the same way as the sinus rinse kits. You draw the warm saline solution into the syringe and then insert the syringe into your nostril. When you squeeze the bulb, water is squirted up into your sinuses and out of your nose and mouth.