How long after ear piercing should I clean it?

We recommend using this solution at least three times daily during the initial healing period (6 weeks for an earlobe piercing and 12 weeks for a cartilage piercing). After the healing period has ended, we recommend that you continue using your ear care solution as needed to keep your new piercing and earrings clean.

Can I take my earrings out after 1 week to clean?

Only touch the jewelry when you’re cleaning the area, and make sure you wash your hands first. Your piercer will likely recommend that you wait at least 6 weeks before taking out your original stud earrings. You may want to make an appointment with them so that they can make sure the holes have healed up properly.

What happens if I forgot to clean my piercing once?

If you’ve been diligent in your aftercare practices until now, then one missed day won’t spell the end of your piercing. All you need to do is keep your piercing clean, understand the signs of healing, and refrain from touching the jewelry, and your piercing will be just fine.

When can I stop cleaning my new piercing?

While some people have been able to stop regular cleanings after four weeks, it’s safest to go for a full 8 weeks before you stop your twice-daily cleanings. This gives your new piercings plenty of time to heal properly and decreases the chance of painful infections.

Should you move your piercing when cleaning?

Your piercing may experience redness, soreness and swelling. –Always wash your hands before touching your piercing, but if you can help it, do not touch it (please refer to the first two rules of piercing). –Never spin the jewelry, move it back and forth, or move it while you’re cleaning it.

How do I know my piercing is fully healed?

Signs that a Piercing is Healed:

1. The discharge has completely ended. Understand that there are period when it will cease during healing, so never use discharge as the only sign of the piercing be healed.
2. The edges of the piercing holes are smooth and pull inward.
3. The jewelry is loose and moves some what freely.

How do I know if my piercing is healing properly?

During Healing: You may note some itching at the site. You may note whitish-yellow fluid that is not pus. This fluid coats jewelry and forms a crust when it dries. After Healing: Sometimes jewelry will not move freely within the piercing tract.

What do you clean earrings with?

Dip a cotton ball or cotton swab into a capful of rubbing alcohol or specialized piercing and earring cleaning solution and apply to the front and back of the earlobes and the earring. Gently rotate the earring in the ear for several turns. Repeat this process once or twice each day until the holes have healed.

What is the best cleaning solution for piercings?

Apply the saline solution with clean, disposable cotton two times a day. Instead of reusing washcloths, you should dip gauze, a cotton ball, or a cotton-tipped ear swab in your saline solution each time you clean your piercing. Then, gently apply the saline solution all around your piercing.

How do you care for pierced ears?

Always wash your hands before touching newly pierced ears.

How does saline solution help piercings?

Saline solution for piercings. It is because salt, diluted in water, has a sanitizing effect and it cleans and disinfects the skin. Of course, sea water is not clean enough to be used on piercings, which is why it is recommended to use sea salt solutions or saline solutions.

Why is my earring hole swollen?

Piercings. A new piercing is an open wound,and swelling is part of the body’s natural reaction to any damage.