How to Remove Splinters With Glue

Removing wood splinters lodged in underneath the skin is an often-terrifying process for needle-phobic children. Removing the splinter with tweezers or a needle usually causes more anguish than the splinter itself. If the splinter is just below the surface of the skin, why not try another method before whipping out that sewing kit? White school glue is great at drawing out slivers of wood residing just below the skin, particularly if a piece of the splinter is poking out.

Things You'll Need

• Hand soap
• Water
• Towel
• White school glue
• Antibiotic ointment
• Bandage

Instructions

1. Wash the area gently with soap and water, being careful not the drive the splinter further into the skin. Pat the area dry with a towel.

2. Squirt a fairly thick layer of white school glue onto the splinter, spreading it evenly on the skin. Allow the glue to dry completely (this should take 5 to 10 minutes).

3. Peel the layer of glue off the skin slowly, following the direction of the splinter. Check the bottom of the glue and the skin to make sure all of the splinter has been removed.

4. Wash the area with hand soap and water and dry completely with a towel. Rub antibiotic ointment onto the skin and bandage.

Tips & Warnings

• Always make sure all of the splinter has been removed from the skin. Wood splinters can cause infections if left in the skin.