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to wash it with soap and rinse in cold water and wear a bandage

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Wash the cut thoroughly with soap and water (this cleaning is the most important part). Pat dry. Apply Neosporin and cover with a band-aid.

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The best known method is to clean the cut. After cleaning, it's recommended to apply an antibiotic ointment, as well as bandage the cut. These methods are tried and true for cuts.

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Disinfectant :P

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