How do you keep a navel piercing clean?

Question

I've read about having keeping your navel piercing clean so you don't get an infectoion. But how do you keep it clean? Using sooap and water?

Answer 1

No don't use soap and water its too harsh. If you decide to get it done go before hand and get a box of sea salt from the pharmacy then on the day you get it done have a warm bath and disolve some sea salt in the water. you could do this every night before you go to bed if you want after you've had it done for however long you think necessary. everyone's different, i only did that a couple of times and then i just gently bathed it in sea salted warm water using a cutip every morning or night until it had healed up completely. I wouldn't recommend you use anything else to clean it because anything else is to harsh and will dry the skin out which causes it to crack, not nice. It took me 3 years to get the courage to get mine done, but i love it and its not hard to look after! hope this helps!

Answer 2

Your best bet is plain old sea salt in warm water. A saline solution (about 1 tablespoon sea salt per 1 pint of warm water) helps to naturally clean and loosen any "crusty" areas around the piercing, and the body doesn't tend to react violently against saline most of the time. A good soak a few times a day with saline (easy way to do it is to mix it in a plastic cup, lean over the cup, press it against your skin, and stand back up - no leakage!) for about 5 minutes or so, moving the ring or barbell back and forth a little to make sure some of the saline gets to the inner part of the piercing. Then let it air dry and try to keep things from rubbing against it until it heals properly. Should only take a few weeks.

Answer 3

Using a gentle soap like Satin or Provon which are made for piercings is one choice. Another is using sea salt soaks.

To do a sea salt soak -

Mix 1/4 teaspoon of non-iodized sea salt (should not contain anti-caking agents) in 8oz of very warm water. Put this mixture into a mug or glass and lean over it. Hold the container on your stomach for 5-10 minutes, or until the water becomes cool. You do this twice a day. It promotes healing and draws out impurites.

Preventing infection also means clean clothes, sheets and no touching!

Answer 4

Sea salt + water answer is an exceedingly stable purifier. It does not propose there's a 0% probability of it getting contaminated, there is not something you're able to do which will assure it won't get contaminated. and don't clean it with peroxide. Peroxide is a lot too harsh for cleansing healing piercings. the only time you may desire to EVER use peroxide to scrub it extremely is that if that's contaminated. or maybe then, you may desire to easily use it to scrub each few days, and then use widely used cleansing answer (like a sea-salt soak) in between. additionally, your buddy could have over-wiped clean her piercing. to maintain it healthful on an identical time as that's healing, clean it approximately 2 cases an afternoon (in case you clean it extra desirable than that, esp. with peroxide, it could kill the stable micro organism that's attempting to assist it heal), do not positioned on tight shirts (they are going to worsen the piercing), and mess with it different than to scrub it. And before cleansing it, wash your palms with an anti-bacterial cleansing soap. And sure, your piercing is going to be swollen for some days, and comfortable and sore. it is common. suited desires <3

Answer 5

DO's & DON'Ts TO HEAL YOUR NAVEL PIERCING

* DO remove the bandage after 4-5 hours, there may be some coagulated blood, don't be alarmed this is normal and will wash of easily. Have a shower after you remove the bandage, cup your hand under the piercing and soak it with water for 3-4 minutes, or have a good soak in the bath. If soaking doesn't remove any congealed blood on the jewellery you must remove it in the shower using a clean cotton wool bud. Don't use the cleaning solution for the first 24 hours
* DO use a mild antibacterial soap (containing Triclosan), in the shower (once a day only!). Cup your hand under the piercing and soak it for 1-2 minutes, then put 1-2 drops (no more!) of the cleaning solution in your hand, lather it up and apply the lather gently to your navel. Leave the lather on for 1 minute, then soak the piercing once again and wash thoroughly to remove all the solution. Leaving the solution on your skin can cause irritation!
* DO dissolve half a teaspoon of sea-salt or table-salt in a quarter of a cup of boiling water. Let this cool a little, then place in a clean glass or medicine cup and lie down with it upturned on your navel for 10-15 minutes, once or twice a day. You can also use Saline solution (available at any chemist). Rinse with fresh fresh water and dry throroughly with a clean tissue afterwards. This process is the best way to promote healing, and the more you do it the quicker your piercing will heal.
* DO make sure when washing to remove all the crusting, if it's not cleaned off properly it can concrete around the ring and tear the inside of the wound when the ring moves, this is painful and can lead to infection. Secondly, if its not removed bacteria can feed on it and infect the wound.
* DO continue to use the cleaning solution after your free bottle runs out , we can sell you a replacement bottle for $3 or you can use Sapoderm soap available at any chemist or supermarket. Neglecting to use anti-bacterial soap for the full healing period may result in infection.
* DO make sure that you dry your navel thoroughly after cleaning, this should be done with a paper tissue as towels can harbour bacteria. If you have a very deep navel, you should clean it every day using a clean cotton wool bud soaked in warm water, taking extra care to remove any dirt, and dry it properly afterwards.
* DO use Lavender oil as it promotes healing and lubricates the wound reducing tenderness. Apply a small amount with a cotton-wool bud after cleaning then move the jewellery gently so it gets into the wound. Remove any excess with a tissue as leaving it on can cause the skin to become irritated. It may be purchased at supermarkets (medicine section) or at chemists and must be marked (BP) or medicinal grade.
* DO Continue to apply a drop or two of lavender oil once a week after the piercing is healed or the wound can become tight and dry.
* DO use the cleaning solution after going swimming in the ocean or public pools.
* DO make sure that you wash the piercing carefully after excercising or sweating a lot, as sweat acts like acid and can cause the wound to become aggravated.
* DO give the piercing some sunshine as it helps the body produce Vitamin D which helps promote healing. It also helps dry the wound and minimise infections.
* DON'T pull your navel up to look at the piercing as this will aggravate the wound. It's there for other people to see. If you want to see it look in the mirror.
* DON'T turn the ring in the piercing for the first 3-4 weeks, move it very gently and only enough to remove the crusting, after that you can turn it enough for cleaning. Moving the ring constantly aggravates the wound and delays healing.
* DON'T use Methylated Spirits, or alcohol on the piercing as they are very astringent and can damage the wound, don't use Hydrogen peroxide or Betadine because they destroy the cells that form scar tissue, Don't use creams or ointments as they keep the wound moist and hamper the healing process.
* DON'T wear tight clothes such as pantyhose, tight jeans or skirts (during the healing phase) because they can cause the piercing to grow out, which means that the piece of flesh taken by the piercing gradually diminishes until the ring finally comes out; after the piercing is healed you may wear anything you like. Try to avoid synthetic fabrics that don't let the wound breath, try to wear clothes that give the piercing as much fresh air as possible.
* DON'T remove the ring during the healing phase because you will lose the piercing. Don't replace the jewellery with a sleeper because the sharp hinges can tear the inside of the wound resulting in infection, and it increases the chance of the piercing growing out. Silver sleepers are especially dangerous, as the silver oxidises in the wound which can cause allergic reactions and "Argyria" a permanent black mark inside the wound.
* DON'T hang chains or charms of your navel ring until the piercing is fully healed, they can get caught and tear the wound and hamper the healing process.
* DON'T try to remove the ball from the ring yourself, you need a circlip plier to do this and if you attempt to do it yourself you will probably damage the ring or not be able to get the ball back in the ring. If you wish to hang a charm of the ring, or change the jewellery see me or another piercer to do it for you.

Answer 6

You can use anti bacterial UNSCENTED soap. I use it in the shower every morning and also check out www.bodycandy.com they have something there like a spray that you spray on your piercing 2-3 times a day to keep it clean. ITS WONDERFUL... I LOVE IT> I have the top and bottom part of my BB pierced. Good luck

Answer 7

Soup and water is fine, but a better way is to use cotton swap and alcohol. Ask your pharmacist/ :)

Answer 8

dont use soap and water use hydrgine poroxide