How you clean your bellybutton depends on what kind you have:
How to clean your innie bellybutton
Before you take your next shower:
- Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and gently rub the surfaces inside your bellybutton. If the swab gets dirty, throw it away and start a new one.
- Once the cotton swab comes out clean, use a fresh one dipped in water to rinse the alcohol out of your bellybutton so it doesn’t dry your skin.
- Following your shower, gently dry the inside of your bellybutton with another clean, dry swab or the corner of a towel or washcloth.
- If you use body lotion, keep it away from your innie bellybutton. In the innie environment, the moisture from the lotion could promote bacterial growth and make your bellybutton dirty again.
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How to clean your outie bellybutton
Since an outie is more accessible than an innie, the cleaning process is much easier. In your next shower:
- Lather up a washcloth, and gently scrub your bellybutton. Rinse off the soap.
- After your shower, dry your bellybutton thoroughly.
- Massage some lotion onto your bellybutton.
