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    Nov 13, 2011, 08:29 AM
    belly button piercing salt solution
    I was told to use a salt water solution to help keep my belly button from getting infected sounds iffy. I use bactine 3x daily already should I use the salt water once a day? If so exactly how much salt to water am I sopossed to use? Does regualr house salt work?
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    Nov 13, 2011, 12:47 PM
    1/4 tsp seal salt to 8 oz warm water and stir until salt dissolved. You can keep it in a jar and use a clean swab every time. Dab away at the area every time you think of it, say while watching TV. It so an excellent way to sterilize, keep it clean, and heal.

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