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A small scrape stopped bleeding. What is the best way to clean it?

Rinse it well with clean water, then wash around it with mild soap.

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  1. Rinse it with clean water ✔
  2. Pour on rubbing alcohol
  3. Leave the dirt in

Why: Clean water washes out dirt. Doctors say you don't need stinging liquids like alcohol to clean a small cut.

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Answer: Rinse it with clean water. Clean water washes out dirt. Doctors say you don't need stinging liquids like alcohol to clean a small cut.

  1. Cuts (KidsHealth) kidshealth.org/en/parents/cuts-sheet.html
    Rinse the cut well with water to clean out dirt and debris.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Cuts (KidsHealth) kidshealth.org/en/parents/cuts-sheet.html
    You don't need to use an antiseptic solution. They can cause skin reactions.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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