{"id":4396,"date":"2022-11-01T09:44:10","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T09:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allthingsjewelryy.com\/?p=4396"},"modified":"2022-11-01T10:42:05","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T10:42:05","slug":"how-to-clean-belly-button-piercing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allthingsjewelryy.com\/how-to-clean-belly-button-piercing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean a Belly Button Piercing: Your Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Belly button piercings<\/a> are cool and edgy, but they take a long time to heal and require diligent care to prevent infections. This guide shares tips on how to clean your belly button piercing at different stages. We\u2019re also discussing how to detect, treat, and prevent belly button piercing infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to clean your belly button piercing during the healing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A belly button traps sweat, dead skin, dirt, and lint. And unlike earlobe piercings that heal in about six to eight weeks, your belly button piercing may take up to one year to heal completely, so daily cleaning is essential. Here are a few tips for cleaning your belly button piercing while it\u2019s healing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Using salt water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how to use salt water (saline water) to clean your belly button piercing: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Materials Needed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Salt water <\/li>
  • Q-tips or non-woven gauze <\/li>
  • Clean, disposable paper towel <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Wash your hands to remove bacteria that may infect your piercing. <\/li>
    2. Dip the q-tips or non-woven gauze in the salt water and dab the area gently. <\/li>
    3. Gently pat dry the area with a clean and disposable paper towel. <\/li>
    4. Repeat this process twice daily until the piercing heals.  <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      2. Using sea salt soak <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Here\u2019s how to use a sea salt soak to clean new your belly button piercing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Materials Needed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • Warm water<\/li>
      • Distilled water<\/li>
      • Sea salt<\/li>
      • Sterile bandage<\/li>
      • Cup, bowl, or shot glass<\/li>
      • Paper towel<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Pour some warm water into a cup, bowl, or shot glass. <\/li>
        2. Add around a quarter teaspoon of sea salt into the water and let it dissolve. (Remember, too much salt can irritate your new piercing). <\/li>
        3. Dip clean gauze or bandage into the sea salt solution, letting it saturate.<\/li>
        4. Gently apply the soaked gauze or bandage onto the piercing. <\/li>
        5. Rinse the area with distilled water to ensure no salt crystals are left behind. <\/li>
        6. Pat dry the area using a clean paper towel.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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