How to Clean Belly Rings
For sanitary purposes and in order to avoid infection, body jewelry should be cleaned on a regular basis. Cleaning should be done especially when a body piercing is new in order to avoid odor and to speed up the healing process.
What you will need:
- Disinfectant hand soap
- Saline
- Cup
- Antimicrobial soap
- Dry paper towel
Daily cleansing with a saline solution
Before you begin, take sanitary precautions and wash you hands with disinfectant hand soap before touching your belly piercing. Wash for at least 20 seconds and thoroughly clean under your nails.
- Use a small cup for your warm saline solution and quickly place the cup over your belly button.
- Leave the solution there for about five to ten minutes.
- Rinse the saline solution off with clean water.
- Thoroughly clean the cup after each use to avoid the transfer of germs from the cup to your pierced area when using the cup the next day.
Cleaning your belly ring in the shower
- Use an anti-microbial soap and create a lather with a pea sized amount of soap and apply to belly piercing. Do not leave the soap on for more than a half-hour.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Use a clean paper towel and pat your pierced area.
TIP: Do not rub your pierced area when drying because this can lead to irritation. When drying off and cleaning your belly piercing do not use fabric because they can attract germs, get caught on your ring, or lead to infection.