How to Get Superglue Off Your Hands
Recognized for its countless applications, strength and rapid curing time, super glue bonds to nearly all surfaces from plastic to rubber. Unfortunately, super glue also bonds to skin. Super glue often transfers onto hands during art projects and various repairs. The key to removing super glue from hands is to address the substance before it dries, while it is fresh. Super glue contains powerful adhesives that intensify their bond to skin with time. Fortunately, certain products remove super glue from hands. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Clean cotton swab
- Pure acetone or nail polish remover
- Liquid hand soap
- Clean towel
- Hand lotion
Instructions
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Dip a clean cotton swab in acetone, which is prevalent in many nail polish removers. Acetone dissolves super glue on skin.
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Rub the acetone-soaked cotton swab over the sticky skin. Thoroughly moisten the super glue.
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Massage the acetone into the super glue until the sticky residue dissolves. Apply more acetone to the skin if necessary.
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Wash your hands with liquid hand soap and water to flush away the acetone. Rinse your hands with fresh water and then dry them with a clean towel.
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Rub hand lotion over your hands to replenish them with moisture. Pure acetone dries skin immensely.
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Tips & Warnings
Substitute petroleum jelly for acetone. Massage it onto your hands until the super glue dissolves.
If your hands are glued together, pull them apart carefully to prevent ripping your skin.
References
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