How To Clean Your Ears After Piercing Them

This article was co-authored by Sasha Blue. Sasha Blue is a Professional Body Piercer and the Owner of 13 Bats Tattoo and Piercing Studio in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sasha has over 20 years of professional body piercing experience, starting with her apprenticeship in 1997. She is licensed with the County of San Francisco in California.

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If you recently got a new ear piercing, you're probably excited to be able to switch out your piercing stud for new styles. Before you can do that, you need to properly clean and care for your new piercing in order to avoid infection. While you need to be patient and devoted to the task of cleaning your piercing, the process is thankfully quite simple.

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This article was co-authored by Sasha Blue. Sasha Blue is a Professional Body Piercer and the Owner of 13 Bats Tattoo and Piercing Studio in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sasha has over 20 years of professional body piercing experience, starting with her apprenticeship in 1997. She is licensed with the County of San Francisco in California. This article has been viewed 223, 300 times.

To clean a new piercing, start by mixing a saline solution of 1 teaspoon of table salt and 8 ounces of warm water. Next, dip a piece of gauze or a cotton ball into the solution and use it to gently swab all around the piercing. As you dab the area with the damp cotton ball, carefully wiggle the piercing back and forth a little so that the saline solution can get into the entire piercing. Then, repeat this process twice a day until the piercing it completely healed to keep it from getting infected. For tips on how to recognize the signs of infection, read on!This article was co-authored by Roger Rodriguez. Roger Rodriguez, also known as Roger Rabb!t, is the Owner of Ancient Adornments Body Piercing, a piercing studio based in the Los Angeles, California area. With over 25 years of piercing experience, Roger has become the co-owner of several piercing studios such as ENVY Body Piercing and Rebel Rebel Ear Piercing and teaches the craft of body piercing at Ancient Adornments. He is a member of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP).

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It's important to take good care of your newly pierced ears so they’ll heal properly. Clean your ears twice a day while they heal and avoid handling your piercings when you don't have to. Be gentle with your piercings to avoid injury or infection and enjoy your new fashion statement!

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This article was co-authored by Roger Rodriguez. Roger Rodriguez, also known as Roger Rabb!t, is the Owner of Ancient Adornments Body Piercing, a piercing studio based in the Los Angeles, California area. With over 25 years of piercing experience, Roger has become the co-owner of several piercing studios such as ENVY Body Piercing and Rebel Rebel Ear Piercing and teaches the craft of body piercing at Ancient Adornments. He is a member of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP). This article has been viewed 2, 456, 404 times.

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To properly care for newly pierced ears, wash your hands with soap and water before handling your piercings. Wash the piercings twice a day with water and mild soap, then wipe the soap away with a clean, damp cloth. Alternatively, clean the piercings with a cotton swab dipped in saline solution. Some piercers recommend wiping the piercings with rubbing alcohol or antibiotic ointment twice a day for the first 2-3 days after you get your ears pierced. After washing the piercings, gently rotate your jewelry while your skin is still wet to keep the piercings from closing tightly around the stem of the stud. Leave your starting earrings in for at least 4-6 weeks so the piercings have time to heal before you change your jewelry. During this time, avoid swimming or wearing clothes that could snag on your earrings. If you notice signs of infection, such as pain, swelling, or pus around the piercings, see your doctor. Keep reading to learn how to spot signs of an infection!

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To properly care for newly pierced ears, wash your hands with soap and water before handling your piercings. Wash the piercings twice a day with water and mild soap, then wipe the soap away with a clean, damp cloth. Alternatively, clean the piercings with a cotton swab dipped in saline solution. Some piercers recommend wiping the piercings with rubbing alcohol or antibiotic ointment twice a day for the first 2-3 days after you get your ears pierced. After washing the piercings, gently rotate your jewelry while your skin is still wet to keep the piercings from closing tightly around the stem of the stud. Leave your starting earrings in for at least 4-6 weeks so the piercings have time to heal before you change your jewelry. During this time, avoid swimming or wearing clothes that could snag on your earrings. If you notice signs of infection, such as pain, swelling, or pus around the piercings, see your doctor. Keep reading to learn how to spot signs of an infection!

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