How to Remove Foam Sealant From Your Hands
Foam sealant is designed to stick to almost anything--and it also sticks to skin. The manufacturer warns you should wear gloves when using a foam sealant. Fortunately foam sealant is nontoxic, so having it stuck to your hands is not a health issue. Removing foam sealant from the hands before the foam has cured is generally not a problem--the problem arises when the foam has completely dried on the hands. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Acetone
- Rubbing alcohol (91 percent)
- Pumice stone
- Petroleum jelly
- Plastic glove
- Clean cloth
Instructions
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Douse your hands with 91 percent rubbing alcohol or acetone (nail polish remover) if the foam has not set (dried), and then wipe vigorously with a clean cloth. Do not wash with water as water speeds up the curing time of the foam and only makes matters worse.
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Soak your hands in a shallow dish of 91 percent rubbing alcohol if the foam has already set on your hands. Soak for 10 minutes and then gently rub with a pumice stone.
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Wash your hands with hot, soapy water and continue gently scraping with the pumice stone if Step 2 did not remove all of the foam.
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Rub petroleum jelly on any remaining foam and then cover your hand with a plastic glove. Wait for at least an hour and then wash vigorously with hot, soapy water and rub with a pumice stone.
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Repeat Step 4 if necessary. Any remaining foam will come off of your hands over time.
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Tips & Warnings
Wear gloves and long sleeves whenever working with foam sealant. Wipe foam sealant off of skin immediately, before it has dried.
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Comments
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Although Painful, you can try sanding it off your hands.
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Although painful, you can try sanding it off your hands.
