How to Get Dirt Out of a Wound

If you receive a minor skin wound, you should move quickly to clean it so that it does not become infected. Before cleaning the wound, be aware that if it covers a large area of your body, is painful when you try to clean it, has large pieces of debris that you can't remove or is very deep, you should immediately seek the help of a qualified medical professional.

Things You'll Need

• Soap and water
• Tweezers
• Antibacterial solution
• Bandage

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Instructions

• 1

  Run the wound under cool water to wash out dirt, debris and bacteria. If necessary, scrub the wound gently to help ease dirt out. You can also use a sprayer attachment on your kitchen sink to help clean the wound.

• 2

  Use tweezers to remove any particles of dirt that won't wash out and then wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water, ensuring that it is clean.

• 3

  Apply direct pressure to the wound to help it clot and stop bleeding.

• 4

  Apply antibacterial solution or ointment to the wound to keep an infection from occurring. Bandage the wound to protect it and allow it to heal.