How Do You Clean Earring Holes?

Clean with a clean cotton pad or swab dipped in salt solution. You can make this solution by mixing 1 teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water. Use this around the pierced area a few times a day to remove any bacteria. Dab (don't wipe) the piercing.

How do I get the gunk out of my earring hole?

"Just a little bit of rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad to clean the post and the backing." Simple, sure, but effective: Rubbing alcohol is a cleaner, a solvent (meaning it can dissolve buildup), and a disinfectant, making it a quick and easy way to remove all that gunk and sanitize the metal.

Should you clean earring holes?

Since it's very easy for your ear piercing to fill with bacteria and become infected, you should clean it out as often as you brush your teeth. This may be hard for people that wear the same earrings 24/7. If you don't clean your piercing every day, consider trying to do it weekly or each time you shower.