If you've made furniture out of wood or colored wood, there's a good chance you'll get polish stains on your hands. Try using natural ingredients that are readily available at home. By rubbing cooking oil and salt on the skin, hands can be clean again in no time! You can also use products like turpentine or paint thinner, or look for natural alternatives like toothpaste and lemon juice.
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Method 1 of 3: Using a Salt and Oil Scrub
Step 1. Carefully pour 120 ml of cooking oil into a short bowl
To remove wood polish stains from your hands (or other greasy or sticky materials), you can use canola oil, vegetable oil, olive oil, or coconut oil. Pour the oil into a small bowl or have someone else do it if your hands are too dirty.
You can also pour the oil directly into your hands if you prefer
Step 2. Add 75 grams of table salt to the oil
The salt will act as a scrub that spreads the oil onto your hands more effectively than using oil alone. You do not need to follow a special dose. Just use enough salt to make it work as an oil-lifting abrasive.
- If the stain isn't too severe, you may not need to use salt at all. On the other hand, if you have sensitive skin, just soak your hands in the oil for a few minutes, then rinse with warm water and dish soap.
- If you don't have table salt, you can use sea salt. However, keep in mind that caustic salt may be slightly more abrasive on the skin of your hands.
- If you want to pour the oil directly on your hands, add a spoonful of salt to your hands along with the poured oil.
Step 3. Mix the oil and salt with your fingers
This will keep your fingers soaked or oiled for longer, which is especially useful if the stain gets to the area around or under the nail. However, it's a good idea to mix the oil and salt near the sink or sink so you don't spill the oil on the floor or other objects.
If the stain is really stuck, you can soak your hands in the oil and salt mixture for 5-10 minutes before moving on to the next step
Step 4. Rub oil and salt on hands for 2-3 minutes
Take an adequate amount of the mixture and gently rub it on the skin. Make sure you rub the backs of your hands and between your fingers. You do need to scrub your hands consistently, but try not to rub the salt too harshly or aggressively to avoid irritating your skin.
As you spread the mixture on your hands, you will notice that the stain will appear faded
Step 5. Use a scrub brush to clean the skin under the nails
After scrubbing your hands for a few minutes, use a small brush to clean your nails. Make sure you clean the area under your nails, as well as any corners that may be stained.
If you can't remove the stain from around the nail, you can use a nail polish remover and a cotton swab
Step 6. Rinse hands and wash with warm water and dish soap
After rubbing your hands for 2-3 minutes, carefully rinse your hands thoroughly. If the stain is still visible, you can clean your hands a second time using a mixture of salt and oil. Once your hands are rinsed, washed and dried, you can get back to work!
Dish soap helps remove grease from the oil so hands don't feel slippery
Method 2 of 3: Trying Alternative Natural Ingredients
Step 1. Wash your hands with lemon juice as a refreshing and cleansing option
Pour 120 ml of lemon juice into your hands (better if you are standing in front of the sink) and massage it into your skin. Lemon juice can lift stains quickly. Rinse your hands and wash with warm water and dish soap to get rid of the stickiness of the lemon juice.
Lemon juice is also a handy ingredient for removing berry or beet stains from your hands
Step 2. Rinse hands with alcoholic beverage as an antiseptic cleaning agent
Vodka is a great option for removing wood polish stains, but you can also use gin or tequila. Pour about 60 ml of alcohol into your hands and rub it on your skin to remove blemishes. You can also soak a washcloth in a drink and use it to rub your hands.
The use of alcoholic beverages is considered better than ordinary stain remover products (which usually contain non-consumable alcohol) because the drinks do not contain harmful chemicals
Step 3. Rub toothpaste on the stain for a refreshing sensation and aroma
This option is considered more suitable for removing small stains on the hands and is useful for cleaning the area around the nails. Dispense a small amount of toothpaste on the stained area and use a toothbrush to apply it to the skin. Add a little warm water and keep rubbing your hands until the stain disappears.
Toothpaste is not the best product for removing large stains on your hands because it can irritate and dry out the skin quickly
Step 4. Use a makeup remover product to quickly remove un-dry stains
This product may not be suitable for stains that have settled or dried out, but if you can handle the stain quickly after you've finished your job, you can use it to remove most of the stain that's still wet. Use makeup remover wipes, or bottled makeup remover products that can be spread on the skin using a cotton swab.
If the product doesn't work well, you can try an oil and salt scrub to clean your hands and lift the stain
Method 3 of 3: Removing Stains with Chemical Products
Step 1. Carefully pour the chemical cleaning product onto a clean washcloth or patchwork
You can use turpentine, paint thinner, or a product like GOJO to remove polish from your hands. Usually, you can dip a washcloth in the product. Never pour the product directly onto the skin.
Read the manufacturer's warnings and instructions before starting, and carry out cleaning in a well-ventilated area
Step 2. Rub a washcloth that has been moistened with the product on the stain
Use a back and forth motion to evenly distribute the cleansing product on the skin. Re-wet the washcloth if necessary. Polish stains will be lifted quickly.
Make sure you rub between your fingers too
Step 3. Wash your hands with warm water and dish soap
After using chemical cleaning products, wash your hands thoroughly. Do not touch your mouth, nose and eyes until you have finished washing your hands.
If you use paint thinner, turpentine, or similar products on other parts of your body, make sure you wash those parts as well
Step 4. Moisturize your hands so your skin doesn't dry out
After washing and drying your hands, apply a moisturizing lotion. Chemicals can cause dry and damaged skin, so make sure you treat it after you've cleaned your hands.
