Let's clear the air
Learn how SaniiSwab supports your daily nasal hygiene routine
Welcome to SaniiSwab Q & A. Learn more about SaniiSwab by exploring the four sections below. Return often as new questions (many from health care workers like you) are constantly added and answered.
USAGE
How to use SaniiSwab
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90% of the air we breathe is inhaled through our nose, exposing our nasal passages to irritants, allergens, and bacteria. Daily nasal cleaning and sanitizing can help remove these contaminants.
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SaniiSwab's patented design specifically places the pre-saturated swabs in the correct location within the nasal vestibule (lower nostril). The columellar guard between the swabs stops the swabs from being inserted too far up in the nose, placing them in the correct position to maximize their effectiveness and comfort when in use.
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Our 2-step process (Step 1: Clean and Step 2: Sanitize) takes 30 seconds to complete.
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No. SaniiSwab’s short double swabs are placed simultaneously into only the lower nostrils and gently rotated against the nasal skin. The columellar guard on the handle stops swabs from being inserted too far and places them in the correct area for effective use.
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No. The skin in the lower nostril is like the skin on the rest of your body…tough. However, the upper nose is made up of mucosa which is more sensitive and can bleed if irritated. Our patented columellar guard on the handle as well as the short swab length avoid the swab from being inserted too far into the nose.
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Never. This is a single-use swab that is contaminated once used and must be disposed of immediately after use to avoid re- and cross-contamination.
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Children aged 12 and up can use SaniiSwab independently. Under the age 12 requires adult application or supervision.
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One is better than none, but our recommendation is that both steps should be completed to support nasal hygiene.
If you apply a swab, ampule or spray with sanitizer into your nose, without cleaning it first, it decreases the sanitizer’s efficacy as it is absorbed by the dirt, nasal debris (boogers) and other contaminants, which create a barrier to the nasal skin lining where the bacteria and debris exist.
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No. So easy. Here's why:
SaniiSwab comes with Step 1: Clean and Step 2: Sanitize in conjoined, easy-tear, disposable packets making it easy to carry in scrubs, lab coat pockets, purses, briefcases and backpacks.Swabs are pre-saturated and ready to use to expedite the cleaning and sanitizing process which takes 30 seconds to complete
Latex-free patented design has a columellar guard with swab lengths based on nasal anatomy to ensure the correct placement on nasal vestibular skin only and take the guesswork out of swab placement within the nasal cavity
Single-use swabs should be discarded after each step and NEVER reused
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We recommend use by anyone age 12 and above. Children under 12 require adult application or supervision.
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We recommend using SaniiSwab once a day as a part of your hygiene routine.
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Discontinue use if redness, pain or irritation occurs and lasts more than 24 hours. Do not use it if there is an open wound or sore present.
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No. The cleaning step has a mild soap scent which minimizes the alcohol sanitizer in Step 2 .
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SaniiSwab's patented design has these benefits over other nasal products:
Pre-saturated swabs are anatomically designed with a columellar guard to ensure correct, easy placement against nasal skin in the lower nose only
Steps 1 and 2 come attached in easy-tear, ready-to-use portable packets
Discreet 30-second application can be done anywhere, anytime
No need to use gloves when applying
No messy, dripping solutions to clean up after
No user-required positioning of the cotton tip on an ampule, potentially contaminating the ampule
No messy dripping sprays that often cause the user to sneeze, creating additional contaminant spread
No need to clean nozzles and hardware to avoid re- and cross-contamination
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SaniiSwab is designed to be an easy to use, 30-second application, discreet and portable for use anytime and anywhere. SaniiSwab's conjoined presaturated Step 1 and Step 2 flat packets slip easily into your lab coat, scrubs pocket, backpack or purse.
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Yes. SaniiSwab provides the proper 2-step method for cleaning your nose but it is not a substitute for vaccines.
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No. SaniiSwab does not affect the function of your nose. SaniiSwab is the proper 2-step method for keeping your nose clean.
FEATURES
What makes SaniiSwab unique
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Yes. SaniiSwab’s pre-saturated double swabs with columellar guard are an industry first. SaniiSwab's unique columellar guard ensures perfect placement of the double swabs into the lower nasal vestibule, never up high in the fragile mucosa area of the upper nose. The pre-saturated swabs enter the nose simultaneously to eliminate the risk of re-and cross contamination and are then disposed of following each step.
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62% Ethyl alcohol.
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No. As indicated on the packets.
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Yes. SaniiSwab is designed to be self-administered and can be used by anyone age 12 and above. Under age 12 requires adult application or supervision.
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No. Our pre-saturated swabs—in easy-tear packets—require no prepping and come ready-to-use.
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Step 1: CLEAN the dirt and gross contaminants from the skin lining of your nose.
Step 2: SANITIZE by applying the antiseptic sanitizer directly on the clean nasal skin lining where the bacteria and debris exist.
If you apply a swab, ampule or spray with sanitizer into your nose, without cleaning it first, most of the sanitizer will be wasted as it is absorbed by the dirt, nasal debris (boogers) and other contaminants, which create a barrier to the nasal skin lining where the bacteria and debris exist.
Dr. Polley invented SaniiSwab to strictly adhere to the surgical two-step method of cleaning and sanitizing recommended by AORN, AST, WHO and the CDC.
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Nasal contaminants enter the nose and attach to nasal debris and small hairs (cilia) before reaching the nasal vestibule skin. Daily nasal cleansing is designed to remove these contaminants from the vestibular area.
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PREPPING—and the Dangers of Cross- and Re-Contamination
The most important goal of surgical prepping is to avoid infections as the result of cross-contamination. Cross-contamination literally means to transfer contaminants such as bacteria from one area to another.
Cross-contamination occurs when the same sponge, swab, or ampule that has already been used on one area of skin (now contaminated,) is used a second time on a different area of skin. Sponges, swabs or ampules used to clean or sanitize an area of skin, should be immediately discarded after a single use. A new clean one should be used to complete the cleaning and sanitizing process in another area.
For nasal surgery, specifically:
Once a sponge, swab or ampule has been used in one nostril or nasal vestibule (and is now contaminated) that same sponge, swab or capsule should never be used in the other nostril or nasal vestibule to avoid cross contamination. -
No. SaniiSwab is a patented technique for preforming nasal hygiene to assist in maintaining good health. SaniiSwab makes no claims to cure, mitigate, or treat on-going diseases.
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Yes. SaniiSwab is an important nasal hygiene adjunct, but it is not a substitute for other PPE's such as masks and gloves.
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Not at all. SaniiSwab has been specifically designed to prevent affecting or touching the inside nasal mucosa. The columellar guard of the double swab prevents SaniiSwab from entering the mucosa, and the swab lengths are designed to address only the skin of the nasal vestibules.
ALLERGIES
Nasal allergen questions
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Allergy symptoms are caused by overexposure of the nasal mucosa to allergy dander (particles, pollen, dust, etc.) Because of their large size, dander can be filtered or trapped first by the nasal vestibules. When the filter is overloaded, the dander can then proceed past the nasal vestibules into the nasal mucosa to stimulate the allergic symptoms. Cleaning your nasal vestibules with SaniiSwab daily can help clear out dander, reducing the chances of it continuing further up into the nasal mucosa.
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Daily use of SaniiSwab can help reduce allergy dander in your nose and also helps prevent the continuation or exasperation of allergy symptoms. SaniiSwab will not relieve allergy symptoms once they have started.
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For best results, daily use is recommended before symptoms occur. The goal is to remove dust, dander, and other contaminants before the nasal vestibule filter becomes overloaded.
MISCELLANEOUS
Costs, insurance, availability & other non-medical questions
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For individuals that have FSA and HSA accounts, many over-the-counter hygiene treatments are now covered. Please contact your individual carrier to discuss coverage. Medical facilities may include this in their PPE expenditures or DRG reimbursement.
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No. SaniiSwab is a drug-free non-prescription product.
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You can buy SaniiSwab right here, today. Stay healthy!
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Pregnant and lactating women should check with their doctor before using SaniiSwab.