For a minor cut, first wash your own hands if possible, then clean the wound under running water to remove dirt or debris. Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth to stop the bleeding, then cover with a clean bandage once bleeding has slowed.
For a minor burn, cool the area under cool (not ice-cold) running water for about ten to twenty minutes. Do not apply butter, toothpaste, or other home remedies to a burn, as these can trap heat and increase the risk of infection. Cover loosely with a clean, non-stick dressing once cooled.
Seek medical care promptly for any wound that won't stop bleeding after several minutes of firm pressure, is deep, gaping, or caused by a dirty or rusty object, or for any burn that is large, blistering extensively, or located on the face, hands, or genitals.
Keep a basic first aid kit at home — clean cloths or gauze, adhesive bandages, soap, and clean water access — so you're prepared before an injury happens rather than improvising in the moment.