How to Remove Super Glue From Hands
Super Glue is a popular bonding agent known for its ability to hold together many different materials. It dries very quickly and is long-lasting. While these qualities are a definite plus when repairing broken items, they aren't appreciated so much once you've glued your hands together or to something else. The glue will eventually wear off, but if you would like to speed up the process, there are some steps that you can take. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Small bowl
- Liquid soap
- Spatula
- Cotton ball
- Acetone fingernail polish remover
- Glue solvent
Instructions
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Fill a bowl with warm, soapy water. Place the affected part of your hand into the water and allow it to remain there for five minutes.
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Slide a spatula gently between your hand and the object it is glued to. Avoid pulling on your skin to prevent tearing.
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Soak a cotton ball with acetone fingernail polish remover and place it over the dried glue. Allow it to remain there for two to three minutes.
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Apply a layer of hand lotion over the dried glue. Allow it to remain in place for three or four minutes, then wash with soapy water. Use your fingers to work the remaining glue loose from your skin once it has been softened.
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Purchase a glue solvent, which is a product specially designed to remove glue from skin and other objects, if all else has failed. Follow the instructions on the package carefully to avoid injury.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the acetone nail polish remover and glue solvent away from your eyes.
