Why Sterilisation Matters: How We Keep Our Piercing Tools & Jewellery 100% Safe
At Piercing by Jooles, hygiene and safety are non-negotiable. Whether it’s your very first lobe piercing or something more advanced like a daith, we follow strict protocols to ensure that your experience is as clean and safe as it is stylish. In this blog, we’ll explain why sterilisation is essential in professional body piercing, how we handle your jewellery and tools, and what role our autoclave plays in keeping you protected.
Why Sterilisation is Non-Negotiable Piercing involves breaking the skin's surface, which opens a pathway for bacteria and infection if the environment or tools aren’t sterile. That’s why sterilisation is critical:
It protects you from infections and complications
It ensures safe healing from day one
It upholds our professional and legal standards as a licensed studio
Many people don’t realise that even brand-new jewellery needs to be sterilised before it’s safe to wear. Just because it looks clean doesn’t mean it’s free of microscopic contaminants or manufacturing residue.
First Piercing Jewellery: Always Sterile. The jewellery we use for initial piercings is always made from high-quality, implant-grade materials like titanium or surgical steel. But it doesn’t stop there:
Each piece is individually packaged and autoclaved before use
We use single-use, sterile gloves and tools during insertion
Jewellery is only handled with sterile tongs or in sterile packaging
This process ensures that your new piercing starts off in the safest possible way.
Tool Sterilisation: Not Just a Wipe-Down. All our reusable piercing tools go through a rigorous cleaning and sterilisation process after every single use:
Manual cleaning to remove any residue
Ultrasonic bath to dislodge particles in hard-to-reach areas
Autoclaving is the gold standard for sterilisation
We never cut corners. Tools are bagged in sterile pouches, clearly dated, and only opened in front of you.
What is an Autoclave and How Does It Work? An autoclave is a medical-grade device that uses high-pressure steam to kill 100% of bacteria, viruses, and spores. Think of it like a super-powered pressure cooker:
Temperatures reach over 130°C (266°F)
Tools and Initial Jewellery are sterilised inside for a timed cycle
Everything is sealed and stored sterile until use
This method is trusted in hospitals, dental clinics, and professional studios worldwide.
Peace of Mind for Every Client When you walk into our studio, you can trust that everything that touches your skin has been through this meticulous process. We take pride in showing you the sealed packaging, opening tools in front of you, and answering any questions you have about sterilisation.
Conclusion: Sterilisation isn’t an extra step for us—it’s part of who we are as professionals. Your safety, your trust, and your healing process all start with a sterile environment. Have questions about our tools, our jewellery, or how we do things? Just ask! We're always happy to show you behind the scenes.