Alcohol (rubbing alcohol)

Pronounced: rub·bing al·co·hol
 

Does not sterilize and is inappropriate for piercings. it merely moves the germs around, it does not kill them. good for cuts and scrapes, not appropriate for piercing aftercare.

*A poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use only - Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.