Do And Don't s After You Get An Ear Piercing 👂 by -- -- Do And Don't s After You Get An Ear Piercing 👂Wash your handsYou will need: 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup boiling water Dissolve the sea salt in the boiling water. Soak the piercing in the solution or use a cotton ball to gently dab at the sore area. Do this twice a day.What Not to Do Avoid the use of alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. These products can cause cell damage. Avoid cleaning the area with a scented soap because such soaps may cause irritation. Avoid adding more than the prescribed amount of salt to your saline rinse. Too much salt can cause irritation. Do not forget the items that come in contact with your fresh piercing. You will want to keep clean such items as phones and your hands to avoid transferring bacteria to your open wound.If the infection gets worse see a doctor immediately