How to Clean Septum Piercing with Q-tip (AVOID Infection!)

If you have a septum piercing, it is very important to clean it regularly. You should also keep the area around it clean as well. There are many ways to do this but one way is with a q-tip.

How to clean septum piercing with q-tip

First, take a q-tip and dip it into rubbing alcohol. Gently rub the q-tip around the septum piercing, removing any dirt or bacteria that might be in the area. Finally, soak the septum piercing in a saline solution.

soak septum piercing in saline solution
Soaking septum piercing in saline solution

What can I use to clean my septum piercing?

Septum piercings are a popular piercing among teenagers and adults. It is important to keep the area clean and free of bacteria.

The best way to clean your septum piercing is by using a saline solution. This solution can be made at home or purchased at a drug store. You can also use hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, or soap and water.

To make saline solution, mix one teaspoon of salt with one cup of warm water in a cup or bowl. Soak a cotton ball in the solution and use it to wipe your septum piercing gently with circular motions for 30 seconds each time you clean it.

Can you use Q tips to clean piercings?

In order to get rid of bacteria, you need to clean the piercing with a few drops of alcohol on a cotton swab. Then you should use it for cleaning your piercings.

The most important thing you’re doing is soaking and/or irrigating the piercing. Dabbing a fresh piercing with saline solution does little to help bacteria or infection. Plus, you can actually end up irritating your piercing with cotton fibers from the q-tip that can get trapped around your piercing.

The final answer is no. You should not use Q tips for cleaning your piercings because they do not effectively soak or irrigate your new piercing. Soaking a septum piercing is a more effective option.

Should I move my septum piercing while cleaning?

There are many different opinions on this topic. Some say that it is better to move the piercing while cleaning, others say that it’s best not to move it.

The truth is, you should do whatever you feel comfortable with. It all depends on how often you clean your piercing and what kind of jewelry you’re wearing. The end goal is to make sure the piercing is cleaning effectively and thoroughly.

Do you have to soak septum?

To avoid infection, it’s important to properly clean your septum piercing. Saline soak for about ten minutes followed by good cleanser is enough for around three months.

This soak should be done twice a day, or once a day at the absolute minimum.

How long do septum Crusties last?

If you had a body piercing done, but there’s now crusty material around the site, don’t worry. This might just be the result of your body trying to heal itself.

Crusties are a common occurrence, but they should always be thoroughly cleaned. Over time, you should see less and less  of them.

Will my septum close if I take it out for a day?

Some people have piercings in their septum which they remove for a day or two to clean and moisturize it. There is no danger of the septum closing if you take it out for a day.

If your piercing is brand new, you should be very careful removing your septum piercing. Most likely, your piercing will close up if you take it out for more than 24 hours. If you need to remove the piercing temporarily, we suggest doing it quickly to avoid having the piercing close up.

Do septum piercings get infected easily?

Septum piercings are usually done in the nose, which is a moist and warm place. This can lead to infection but this is the case with all piercings.

While the risks may be low if you get pierced by a reputable piercer, you will still run the risk of infection, allergic reaction to the type of metal used for your piercing, and septal hematoma.

What does an infected septum piercing look like?

If your piercing is: swollen, painful, hot, dark red or very red and pus or blood in coming out of it then it might be infected. The pus can be white, green or yellow.

How much does a septum piercing hurt on a scale of 1 to 10?

The pain of a septum piercing can be anywhere from a 1 to 10 depending on the person’s pain tolerance and how high up the cartilage is pierced.

If you’ve ever thought about getting your septum pierced, you can pinch your septum to get an idea of how sensitive the area might be. The pain will feel incredibly intense for a couple of seconds after the piercing. On a scale of 1 to 10, septum piercings usually earn around a 4.