Here are a few things we do onboard to keep cuts from getting infected. They’re quick. And they work.
Links:
Antibacterial ointment (Amazon)
Tincture of benzoin (Amazon)
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
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Julie Olson says
Finger cots! Here’s another handy Amazon item to have aboard https://www.amazon.com/Disposable-Finger-Approx-205PCS-Fingertips-Protective/dp/B00URIW2B0
Leah Fisck says
An alternative to benzoin is “skin-Prep protective wipes”. Also available on Amazon. Individual pads, so no spilling. Wipe on skin and let dry until sticky, then add bandage.