What can I use to clean my piercing?

What can I use to clean my piercing?

TO CLEAN YOUR PIERCING, USE ONE OF THESE METHODS:

1. Warm Sea Salt Soaks.
2. Morton Fine Grind Mediterranean Sea Salt, 4.4 oz.
3. Sterile Saline Sprays.
4. Mild Liquid Soap.
5. DO NOT USE Rubbing Alcohol or Hydrogen Peroxide.
6. DO NOT USE Antibiotic Ointments.
7. DO NOT USE Bactine® and Ear Piercing Solutions with BZK (Benzalkonium chloride)

What is the best piercing cleaner?

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1. #1. NeilMed NeilCleanse Piercing Aftercare, Fine Mist, 6.3 Fluid Ounce.
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Can I use any saline solution to clean my piercing?

You want a 0.9% sterile saline solution to clean your piercing with. It should be Sterilised, pre-mixed, and have a sterile delivery method like a can spray that ensures bacteria cannot enter the can once opened. We recommend Neilmed.

Is saline good for piercings?

Saline baths help to flush out the piercing, draw out any discharge, and stimulate circulation. This helps keep the piercing clean, inside and out, for easier healing.

Can I use rubbing alcohol to clean my piercing?

General Care for Body Piercings Do not use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. (Both slow the healing of pierced area by drying and killing new healthy cells.) Twice a day saturate a cotton swab or Q-Tip with the cleaning solution, apply to the pierced area, let soak for a few minutes.

Is Tea Tree Oil Good for piercings?

Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties that make it a triple threat in piercing aftercare. Not only can it be used to care for certain piercings during their initial healing process, but it can also be used long-term to minimize irritation and prevent infection.

Is simply saline nasal mist good for piercings?

Saline for contacts or products for nasal spray should not be used. Piercings may then be air dried or gently blotted dry with a single use lint-free paper towel or gauze.

Why is saline bad for piercings?

Unlike saline soaks, saline sprays don’t fully flush the piercing. This is why it’s important to do a combination of both saline sprays and soaks during the first weeks of healing in any piercing. Be careful with saline soaks; if you do them too often, it could irritate the skin, leading to infection or scarring.

How long should I use saline on my piercing?

7-10 minutes
Saline/Salt Water Soaks: The best thing you can do for your piercing is a saline soak 2-4 times a day, completely submerging your piercing in the solution for 7-10 minutes.

How do you dilute tea tree oil for piercings?

Applying pure tea tree oil to the skin may cause redness, burning, or other irritation. How you choose to dilute it depends on how you plan to use it. You can add a couple of drops to an ounce of water to create a rinse, or mix it with an equal amount of carrier oil to create a topical solution.

How often should I put tea tree oil on my piercing?

LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY – Tea tree oil is best when a few drops are added to a saline solution or wash. It can be applied to the infected area 2-3 times a day.

Is saline nasal spray the same as saline solution?

You can buy an over-the-counter saline solution or make one at home. Most over-the-counter saline nasal sprays are isotonic, which means the solution is the same saline concentration as in your body.

How can I make my own piercing cleaning solution?

Method 1 of 2: In the Microwave Purchase either regular table salt or sea salt. Do not buy fancy, scented, coloured or flavoured salts; the salt needs to be as pure as possible. Put a 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) of salt into a cup. Add 8 ounces (1 cup) of hot water and stir well. Depending on your situation either cleanse, submerge, or gargle the saline solution.

Can you use contact solution to clean a piercing?

It is not OK for you to use the contact lenses solution to clean piercings because of the inner material. The contact lenses solution could be used to get the protein of the contact lenses off and clean your contact lenses. However, the piercings may be damaged at the surface by the piercings.

How do I clean my new piercings?

Wash your hands before touching your piercing for any reason.

How to make saline solution for piercings?

Use soap and clean water to wash your hands thoroughly before touching the piercing or making use of the solution.