Every master or home craftsman has encountered the problem of removing superglue that has dried on his hands. This substance has excellent adhesion to numerous surfaces, including very strong adhesion to the skin. A good way to remove the crust is with a cotton swab soaked in acetone. It is applied to the glue for a while, the composition softens and is removed relatively quickly. What to do if you don’t have acetone on hand? Don't be upset, there is a simple and very effective way out.
Necessary materials
The adhesive is removed using a safety razor, shaving cream and aftershave cream. You also need to prepare a small bowl of warm water.
Glue Removal Process
For the purity of the experiment, apply a layer of superglue to your finger and give it time to dry. Now we will show you how to remove contamination.
Use modern models of machines; even theoretically they cannot cause much damage. The angle of the blade is chosen so as not to deeply injure the skin.
Wet the razor blade and special sliding strip in water.It makes it much easier to pull the blade across the skin and perfectly complements the foam effect.
Apply shaving foam to the area of your hand with the glue.
Wet the finger of your other hand in water and spread the foam over the area of your hand with the dried glue. Increase the foam area, this will help protect nearby skin, in most cases the width of the razor blades is greater than the width of the dried superglue.
Use a razor blade to begin removing the glue; movements should be smooth without much pressure. Don't rush, it's better to go over one place several times with normal effort than to press hard once and cut yourself.
Continue cleaning until the adhesive is completely removed. Constantly monitor the condition of the skin surface.
The glue does not dissolve in the foam, but is removed with a razor blade. Wash your finger with water, examine the result, and repeat the procedure if necessary.
After completely removing the dirt, wash your hands thoroughly and apply aftershave cream to the treated area.
Conclusion
You only need to work with a new and sharp razor; an old one will not only not remove the glue, but can also injure the skin of your hand. Always remember that superglue contains toxic chemical compounds; when it comes into contact with the skin, some of them are absorbed into the blood. We strongly recommend working with gloves.
