I am very excited how efficient liquid and firmer mucus from the baby can suck nose. Our little one is indeed of the procedure not thrilled, but looked at me with a broad grin on when I'm done. A must-have! Even after repeated use I did not see it necessary to change the filter. Until then, the mucus does not draw namely. The tube I clean after each use with water and soap if necessary. Larger Rotzreste I get out by letting reinlaufen water and blow out with pressure.