Sterile: It Isn't Just Clean

With the growth of piercing content on social media, the word sterile seems to get thrown around quite a bit. What does it actually mean?

For something to be considered sterile it must be completely free of all living microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses. The way we do this in the piercing industry is with autoclaves, which use high pressure, temperature, steam and the required time to completely destroy microorganisms.

A common misconception is that clean = sterile. For example, when we first prepare the skin with an alcohol swab we would consider it clean or sanitised but not sterile. Sanitising reduces the amount of microorganisms but does not completely eliminate them.

Throughout the piercing process we follow strict aseptic technique, a workflow designed to maintain sterility and prevent contamination at every step. It is an essential part of what we do, no corners can be cut. This process ensures that when we perform a piercing, nothing harmful is being introduced into your body. That’s what keeps the risk of infection low, allows your piercing to heal smoothly, and gives you the safest possible experience.

“Sterile” isn’t a buzzword, it’s a non-negotiable standard. It’s how we keep you safe, and your experience worry-free from start to finish.