Quote from Dreamer555:

Hello, how do you clen a piercing really well. I've noticed most people's ears smell and it's gross?!

I just went through a HORRIBLE infection with my daugher. It had been a year since she got them pierced and never had a problem. Out of the blue she got a nasty infection and yep it smelled. I tried everything under the sun.
A friend of mine told me to call my Dr. to get a script for a cream called Bactroban. Within 24 it was almost gone. I hope this helps.