In stores, a couple of decades ago, the so-called super glue appeared, which, according to the description on the package, was able to glue various, even dissimilar, surfaces almost instantly. And I must say this is the absolute truth, super-glue does its job "excellently". The result is instantaneous and the bonding lasts long and reliably.
There is only one drawback, such a quick setting carries a certain danger to the fingers, which often get super-glue during work. In this case, the fingers must be urgently removed from it, and I offer you several ways to painlessly clean the glue particles.
Important: It is best to work with glue with gloves on. If the use of the chemical took place with unprotected hands, then after the adhesive gets on the skin, it is necessary to immediately evaluate the effectiveness of its impact.
If a chemical burn begins to form on the skin or an allergic reaction begins to develop in a person, then the task of cleaning must be solved in the doctor's office. Delay in this procedure may lead to undesirable consequences.
Method number 1 - the use of special tools
This is the most logical and proven option for removing super glue from skin areas. Specialized compounds that are designed for this operation have long been tried and tested. There are many formulations on the market for removing glue from the skin. Widely known for example, "Cleaner for glue" or "Anticley". There are other substances, the action of which is similar to the listed compounds.
Before using a special tool, you must carefully read the instructions that come with the product and strictly follow it when working.
Method number 2. The use of funds called folk
It is far from always at hand that a worker has special means of cleaning the skin from super-glue. The practice of its use has developed in people their own ways of cleaning. The most popular include the following substances:
- 1. Salt. The algorithm for its use is simple. Hands with traces of glue are lowered into warm water and kept there for a while. Then the hands are taken out of the water and the places smeared with glue and salt are sprinkled. Salt should be lightly rubbed into the skin with hardened glue. After that, hands are thoroughly washed with soap.
Glue, as a rule, is removed the first time, but sometimes the procedure is repeated. Important: salt should not be rubbed into the skin strongly, this can damage it.
- 2. Sunflower oil. The algorithm of actions is similar to the previous method. By the way, oil perfectly cleans paint and theatrical make-up, so artists have been using it for a long time.
- 3. Vinegar along with soap. A mixture of vinegar and water is made, where a little soap crumb is poured. The water must be warm. Glue-stained fingers are briefly dipped into the mixture. Hands are washed using soap.
- 4. Petrolatum. Apply it as follows - the desired place is lubricated and a pause is maintained for up to ten minutes. During this time, the adhesive softens and is easily washed off with soap and water.
Method number 3. Use of household chemicals
It must be said right away that these substances must be used with great care and be as accurate as possible - serious burns are not ruled out. The use of such substances is possible only if all precautions are observed, for example, away from open flames.
- 1. The use of acetone. They moisten a piece of cloth and rub acetone into the skin covered with glue. The acetone should break down the remaining adhesive fairly quickly.
- 2. Nail polish removers. As a rule, these liquids contain acetone, so they act in the same way as in the previous case.
- 3. In pharmacies, the drug Dimexide is sold. We moisten a bandage (or a clean cloth) and apply it to the place where the glue has dried on the skin. Withstand a short period of time and wash their hands.
Method number 4
Elimination of glue without any preparations and chemical materials, by simple washing in hot water. You can use pumice.
By the way, if you do not remove the glue at all, then it will disappear on its own over time. However, in this case, there remains the possibility of burns from prolonged exposure to the elements of the chemical composition of the adhesive.
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