Using a salt water soak or saline spray twice daily can speed up the healing process, reduce the chances of infections and help soothe an irritated or tender piercing. Use of a warm salt soak can increase circulation at the piercing site and draw out cellular slough and impurities from the piercing. Directions: Note: If you are using a saline spray such as NeilMed or H2Ocean we have found in our experience that clients will get best results if they saturate a non-woven gauze pad with the saline and apply the soaked pad to the piercing as a gentle compress over a 5-10 minute period. While you can also simply spray the area we feel this method helps to fully saturate the piercing and get the best out of the product. We do not suggest the use of Q-tips or other cotton products with loose fibers. Combine 8 oz. of warm distilled or bottled water with ¼ teaspoon (or 4 teaspoons of salt to one gallon) of natural non-iodized sea salt in a disposable plastic cup. For soaks, use a new, clean cup each time. Place the cup firmly over the piercing site and apply pressure to maintain a seal, allowing the piercing to soak for 10 minutes. If the piercing is in an area where this is not possible, such as a facial or ear piercing, use a clean paper towel or gauze pad dipped in the warm salt water solution and apply to the piercing, re-dipping every few minutes to keep the compress warm. Rinse the piercing with water after your sea salt soak. Do not use table salt or Epsom salt, as these contain chemicals that are not conducive to healing and may be too strong or irritating. The best time to do one of your daily salt water soaks is right before your daily cleaning with your antimicrobial soap, as this will loosen up any crusted matter on the piercing site and allow for easier cleaning.There are also pre-mixed solutions such as H2Ocean available that are ideal for piercing care when you are away from home.