Wash your hands with soap and water
Use sterile saline solution
Soak a clean gauze or cotton pad with saline
Gently clean around the piercing hole
Rotate the jewelry only if advised by a professional
Remove crusties with softened saline, not by picking
Rinse with clean water if needed
Pat dry with a clean paper towel or gauze
Clean the piercing 1 to 2 times daily
Avoid alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and harsh ointments
Avoid touching the piercing with dirty hands
Seek medical help if you notice severe redness, swelling, pus, or fever