How to Clean a Cut or a Scrape

Scrapes are cuts certainly aren't fun and the faster they can heal, the better, right? Well, sometimes improper cleaning techniques can hinder the healing process. Keep reading to find better ways to clean your cuts and start your road to healing.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Water
• Bandages
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Antibiotic ointment

1. Wash the cut with room temperature running water. This is especially important if there is any dirt in the wound.
2. Apply hydrogen peroxide to the wound. It will bubble and probably sting at this point, as the peroxide kills any bacteria in the wound. An alternative to this is to use rubbing alcohol. Both of these will sting, so be ready!
3. Apply anitbiotic ointment to the wound.
4. Wrap the wound with a bandage. Check on it every day and apply more peroxide and ointment. Make sure to put a clean bandage on it every day.

Tips & Warnings

• This home remedy is for minor cuts and scrapes only! For more serious wounds (such as wounds that bleed profusely or impaled objects) see a doctor.