Average skin cut

If your cut is less than about a quarter inch deep and not a gusher, first, apply pressure until the bleeding stops, then rinse the cut with plain warm water to flush it out. If the wound is really dirty, it is OK to use a gentle antibacterial soap. Dab dry, and cover the cut with a Band-Aid. That is it. The trick is "do not put anything on a cut that you would not put in your eye". Uncover the wound after 24 to 48 hours. The more air it gets, the faster it will heal.