Medical experts recommend cleaning small wounds with soap and water and covering them with a clean cloth or gauze to prevent bacteria from entering through cuts in the skin. For more serious bleeding or larger wounds, they advise applying direct pressure with a clean cloth until the bleeding stops.

2. medical experts say even the smallest cut in the skin permits bacteria to enter
the body . So they urge correct treatment for all wounds . If the bleeding is not
serious, the wound should be cleaned with soap and water . Then , cover the
wound with a clean cloth , gauze or other kind of material.
If the bleeding does not stop quickly or the wound is large put pressure directly
on it . Place a clean cloth on the wound and hold it firmly in place . A hand may
be used if a cloth cannot immediately be found .