To rinse or not to rinse. - Request an Idea https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/ Friendly support for people with an ostomy. Discuss products, ask questions, meet new friends. en-US Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:22:02 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: To rinse or not to rinse. https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3686 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:25:56 +0000 BING !!!   Tony, That is what I do if necessary-- well put. 

]]> Request an Idea Marcie https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3686 RE: To rinse or not to rinse. https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3684 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:26:37 +0000 i used to rinse the bag fully until it was really clean , looking back on it I could sometimes feel the water on my skin , not I am cutting the base plate more accurately and getting a better seal but I am just rinsing the bottom half and leaving the top half alone , my output is really corrosive so it will still erode the base plate after 3 or 4 days so I change at the first sign of itching .    

]]> Request an Idea Tony H https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3684 RE: To rinse or not to rinse. https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3683 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:26:14 +0000 Hi Zvitusk, That's my thoughts on it what makes you feel better, you get results and a feel good factor. no one can argue with that.

]]> Request an Idea john68 https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3683 RE: To rinse or not to rinse. https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3669 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:16:59 +0000 Request an Idea Zvitusk https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3669 RE: To rinse or not to rinse. https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3661 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 20:27:32 +0000 I wasn't told about rinsing at the hospital either nore did they rinse it . I learned about it by watching Eric and I started doing it . But then I was told by an ostomy nurse it could shorten wear time so I stopped (partly because at that time I was having problems with leaking) . Then after talking and listening on here about it I started rinsing again and am glad I did  . I only rinse when I'm where it is convenient not out in public . I have an ileostomy sometimes its kinda thick sometimes its liquid depending on what I eat . But been rinsing every time and no problems .

]]> Request an Idea Robert https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3661 RE: To rinse or not to rinse. https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3656 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:19:02 +0000 I have a confession to make. I never had heard about rinsing a bag until you guys started to discuss. no one ever told me any like that. Not rinsing gives me no problems but I am an ileo so may not be a big issue. I use a 2 piece and if it becomes very thick I change it. but as I have said on here before any thing that makes an ostomate feel better GO for it. one size don,t fit all.

]]> Request an Idea john68 https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3656 RE: To rinse or not to rinse. https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3655 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:47:18 +0000 Barbara,

I've been following your saga and wishing you well!

Regarding rinsing, I have an ileo but I like to rinse each time. For whatever reason it makes the whole thing feel lighter.  I learned about rinsing here, no nurse ever rinsed my bag or mentioned it to me!

]]> Request an Idea Illona https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3655 RE: To rinse or not to rinse. https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3653 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 14:33:50 +0000 Hi larryC

I rinse every time I empty my pouch.  I use a squirt bottle like the one they used when I was in hospital.  I ordered them on Amazon and they were shipped right to my door.

 

Elaine

]]> Request an Idea Elaine https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3653 RE: To rinse or not to rinse. https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3644 Sun, 12 Nov 2017 22:25:47 +0000 Ileostomats mostly have thinner out outs, so I don't rinse, IF, I do have a thicker out put, I use the deodorant- just one good squirt.. roll it up- and good for then next empty.

]]> Request an Idea Marcie https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3644 RE: To rinse or not to rinse. https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/request-an-idea/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse/paged/7/#post-3643 Sun, 12 Nov 2017 22:11:32 +0000 Do any of you that wear one piece appliances rinse each time  and if you do, do you use a bottle or are you hooked up to to the faucet in some way?

Thanks 

Larry

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