How To Remove Super Glue

How To Remove Super Glue

Super glue (cyanoacrylate), a proprietary name that has morphed into a catch-all name given to all glues that dry quickly, is renowned for sticking together anything from fingers to objects in a matter of seconds.There are various ways to remove super glue from where it's not wanted. Here are a few solutions that might meet your current need.

IF SUPERGLUE FALLS ON YOUR SKIN

1.Try acetone. This method is best for those with tougher skin types––those with sensitive skin might find this method irritating or drying. And never apply acetone to open wounds.

• Soak the skin in warm soapy water as soon as possible. This will soften the glue. Adding some cool vinegar may also help. Try loosening the glue from your skin. If this doesn't work, pat the skin dry and move on to the next step.
• Use an acetone-based nail polish remover. It must contain acetone, because acetone softens cyanoacrylate. Rub it on the super glue. The dried glue should start peeling off. Do not use a cotton swab, as this can react very violently with cyanoacrylate (smoking or bursting into flames).^[2]
• Let the area dry, then use a nail emery board to remove the glue. Be careful not to remove your skin, too. If you have a lot on your hands you can scrub it on a pumice stone kept in warm water.
• Let it peel off on its own. It will turn white, but it will not hurt you, and it'll eventually come off without your help.

2.Use petroleum jelly. Wash your hands and the area which has glue on it in hot, soapy water.

• Apply petroleum jelly generously on the affected area.
• Rub the affected area with a nail file for about a minute. Or, rub until you notice the glue coming off.
• Repeat. Then dry your hands.

3.Use salt. Put two tablespoons of salt in your hands.

• Put a little water in the salt to turn it into a paste.
• Rub the paste in your hand for about 30 to 60 seconds.
• Rinse a little off.
• Keep rubbing without adding water.
• Repeat until the salt has dissipated. Hopefully the glue has lifted off too.

4.Use laundry detergent. Mix liquid laundry detergent (any brand) mixed with hot water. If you are removing the glue from a small area such as your fingers, a 1/4 cup of laundry detergent combined with the hot water in a coffee cup will be sufficient.

• Rub and soak for approximately 20 minutes to loosen up the thick band of glue.

IF SUPER GLUE GETS IN YOUR EYES YOU CAN DO THE FOLLOWING THINGS

1.Bathe stuck-together eyelids with warm water. Dip a very soft cloth in warm water and gently bathe the eyelid. Wash well. Apply a gauze patch and be patient. After 1-4 days, the eyelid will eventually open naturally.

• Do not try to force open your eyes. Let time do the healing needed.

2.Allow tears to flow freely if the super glue has attached to the eyeball. The glue will eventually lift off the eye protein in a few hours and the tears will help to wash it out. It is okay to use warm water to wash the eyes out, as long as this doesn't distress you or the patient.

• You may experience double vision. Relax somewhere safe until the glue detaches and is washed out of the eye.

3.See your doctor. It is highly recommended that you see a doctor after super glue has been near or in your eyes. The eye area is very delicate and should be seen by a professional to ensure that there is no lasting damage. Explain what has happened and ask for an eye check to ensure that everything is back to normal.

IF SUPER GLUE GETS ON YOUR LIPS YOU CAN DO THE FOLLOWING THINGS

1.Fill a small bowl with warm water. Dip your lips in the water and immerse as much as possible of the lips.

2.Try to allow a build-up of saliva inside your mouth. Push it against your lips from the inside.

IF SUPER GLUE FALLS ON YOUR WOOD YOU CAN DO THE FOLLOWING THINGS

1.Try mineral oil. Provided the surface isn't painted, this might lift the glue. Dampen a cloth with the oil and rub on the glue stain until it lifts. Wash the oil off with warm soapy water and polish to complete.

2.Sand the wood. In some instances, sanding the area may be the best option. Place masking tape around the glue stain, to protect the areas around it. Then sand over the glue until it lifts. Restore the sanded area with oil, varnish or paint, whatever finish the wood originally 

had.

IF SUPER GLUE FALLS ON YOUR CLOTHS YOU CAN DO THE FOLLOWING THINGS

1.Flush the clothing with cold water first. Rub at the stain to remove as much of the glue as possible just by rubbing.

• Naturally, use your common sense with respect to very delicate fabrics––rubbing or scrubbing may damage the fibers.

2.Use acetone on natural fabrics. Dampen a cloth, clean old toothbrush or cotton swab with acetone and rub the glue stain to try to lift it up. Scrape the glue off with a blunt knife or spatula, then wash the clothing as usual. (You can also pre-treat the stain if you'd normally do that before washing.)

• Do not use acetone on clothing that contains acetate or acetate variations––the clothing will melt.
• Always trial a test spot before using on any clothing.
• Note that acetone can dull the color behind the glue stain.

Take expensive clothing to the dry cleaner. Better safe than sorry.

IF SUPER GLUE FALLS ON YOUR GLASS YOU CAN DO THE FOLLOWING THINGS

1.Try to remove as much glue as possible with a sharp blade. A razor blade will do the trick and shouldn't harm the glass. If you manage to get the blob of glue off this way, simply wash off the residue with warm, soapy water, rinse and let dry

2.If that method is not successful, try saturating the stain. Place the glass object in a bowl of warm soapy water. If this isn't possible, simply wet a cloth with warm soapy water and hold over the glue stain. Attach a sheet of kitchen plastic wrap around the cloth with tape. Let sit for an hour or two to soften the glue. Then scrape off the softened glue with a blade or spatula. Rubbing alcohol, eucalyptus oil or acetone can be used to get rid of any remaining residue. Wash the glass and polish if needed.