THE MAIN REASON FOR INFECTION IS TOUCHING OR PLAYING WITH THE PIERCING. ONLY TOUCH THE PIERCING WHEN CLEANING.

Cleaning routine

1. Wash your hands first with soap and water before touching or cleaning the pierced area. (Don't let anyone else touch the pierced area until it is healed.)
2. Remove any crusty skin from the site and from the jewellery with warm water.
3. Gently wash the area around the piercing with antibacterial soap (liquid soap works the best).
4. Gently rinse off all of the soap and crusty discharge.
5. Gently dry the area with a paper towel or plain white napkin. (Bacteria can stay in cloth towels.)
6. Follow steps 1-5 twice a day until the skin heals. (Over-washing or over-scrubbing can irritate the area.)
7. DON'T use antibacterial ointments because they don't allow air to get to the area and they trap bacteria.