Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the piercing
Clean the area twice daily with sterile saline solution
Soak a clean gauze pad or cotton swab in saline and gently clean around the piercing
Remove any crust or dried discharge with saline, not by picking
Rinse the area with clean water after cleaning if needed
Pat the area dry with a clean paper towel or gauze
Wear loose, breathable clothing to avoid irritation
Avoid twisting, turning, or moving the jewelry
Avoid touching the piercing unless necessary
Avoid alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, ointments, and harsh soaps
Avoid swimming in pools, hot tubs, lakes, or oceans until healed
Keep the area clean and dry after sweating or showering
Monitor for redness, swelling, severe pain, pus, or fever
Contact a professional piercer or healthcare provider if signs of infection appear