How to Handle 502 Glue Sticks to Hands

Super glue is a very strong glue, when it gets on the skin, it is very difficult to remove. However, you can use some household products like nail polish remover and Vaseline cream to remove the glue. If the glue gets on sensitive skin areas such as lips or eyelids, you should consult your doctor before handling it yourself.

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Use nail polish remover

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Choose the right nail polish remover. Acetone is a substance in nail polish remover that is able to dissolve super glue. You need to find an acetone-based nail polish remover for this to work. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Check the ingredients on the bottle of nail polish remover. Acetone will be listed on the label, usually at the top of the list.
If your nail polish remover doesn’t contain acetone, you can try another method or buy one that contains acetone. This product is available at most general stores, or you can buy acetone at a home improvement store. You need to wear gloves and a mask when using acetone.

Apply nail polish remover to the glued skin. Acetone nail polish remover is safe to use on small areas of skin, but you should keep it away from your eyes and mouth. Use a cotton swab or tissue to apply this solution to the glued skin. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Nail polish remover can corrode through the finish of countertops and furniture. If you work at a desk, cover the table with a protective lining. It’s best to do this over the sink.
Do not use nail polish remover to remove super glue on sensitive areas such as eyelids and lips.

Peel off the glue after the glue has dissolved. After a few minutes, you will notice the glue turning white and starting to peel off. You can now begin to gently peel the glue off the skin. At this point, the glue will come off easily. ^{[3] X Research Sources}^{[4] X Research Sources}

If the glue does not come off easily, you can use a nail file to clean the glue. Be careful when using a nail file lest you accidentally file a layer of skin. Stop if you start to feel pain.

Try kitchen and bathroom products

Wash glued skin with hot water and soap. Super glue can gradually peel off the skin if you wash it with hot water and soap repeatedly. You can use tap water and regular soap. Soak the glued skin in a sink filled with warm soapy water. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Try peeling the super glue off your skin after soaking.
If the glue doesn’t come off the first time, you may have to wash it a few more times. You may need to try washing your skin with soap and water several times to remove the super glue.

Use petroleum jelly (Vaseline cream). You can rub Vaseline cream onto your skin to remove the super glue. This can also help prevent skin damage from contact with the glue. If Vaseline cream is not available, you can buy it at most drugstores. Some lip balms also contain petroleum jelly. If you have lip balm, check to see if it contains petroleum jelly listed on the label. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

Rub Vaseline cream on the glued skin for a few minutes.
The glue will start to come off when you apply the cream. Continue rubbing until all the adhesive has come off.
Once the glue is removed, you can wash your hands with soap and water to remove any remaining glue and wax.
You can also try marmalade. The acid in oranges can remove glue.

Try vegetable oil. Dab the vegetable oil on a cloth or tissue and rub it over the glued skin. The glue will begin to peel off the skin within a few minutes. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

If you don’t have vegetable oil, you can substitute with almond oil and baby oil.

Use WD-40 oil. WD-40 is a penetrating oil that can help remove super glue on the skin. If this oil is available, you can try it to remove the glue. Spray the oil on a tissue and press it against your skin for a few minutes. Remove the tissue and see if the glue comes off.

You can try silicone-based cleaners.

Use hand lotion. Rub some hand lotion on your skin. Any skin care lotion will work. Continue rubbing until the super glue starts to come off. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Similar to petroleum jelly, hand lotion can also restore moisture to the skin. This will help prevent skin damage from contact with the super glue. If you have dry skin, this is the right treatment for you.

Warning

Super glue can be harmful if it gets on sensitive skin. If glue gets in your eyes or lips, don’t try to fix it yourself, make an appointment with your doctor to remove the glue.

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Use nail polish remover

Try kitchen and bathroom products

Warning

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