Haven't you taken your ring off in a long time? Have you ever tried a ring that seemed to fit but was hard to take off? Do not panic and do not rush to cut the ring. There are a few simple ways you can remove the ring.
Step
Method 1 of 6: Common Way
Step 1. Grasp the ring with your index finger and thumb, placing your thumb under the ring
Twist the ring while pulling slowly.
Step 2. Do not twist and pull the ring too hard
This will actually cause swelling in your finger and will make the ring more difficult to remove.
Method 2 of 6: With Lubricant
Step 1. Use a lubricant
Many skin-safe home cleaning agents can be used to help remove the ring without damaging the skin. Ammonia-based cleaners like Windex can often help. However, if there is a wound on your skin, be careful choosing a lubricant. Or, try one of the lubricant options below and apply a generous amount up to your knuckles.
- Vaseline
- Windex or other brand glass cleaner (professional jewelers often use this glass cleaner and make sure it's safe for the skin, read the instructions on the bottle first)
- Hand lotion (also great to use)
- Butter-if any
- Conditioner/shampoo
- Petroleum jelly/antibiotic ointment (Good choice if the skin is injured)
- Cooking spray, softened butter, or cooking oil
- White butter/lard
- Peanut Butter-“the smooth, not the coarse!!” (a little sticky but workable)
- Soap and water
- Oil for baby care or baby oil
- Special product for removing ring from finger
Step 2. Rotate the ring, apply the lubricant on the part of the ring that sticks to the skin
Twist the ring and spray or apply some more lubricant to the ring. Gently pull the ring away from your finger, if necessary, keep turning it back and forth a little at a time.
Method 3 of 6: With Hand Raised
Step 1. Raise your hand
If the ring still doesn't work, try lifting your arm above your shoulder for a few minutes.
Method 4 of 6: With Cold Water
Step 1. Dip your hands in cold water
Have you ever noticed that rings fit better in cold weather than in hot weather? Dip your hands in cold water, but not ice water, and let sit for a few minutes. The water used should make the hands feel quite comfortable.
Method 5 of 6: With Dental Floss
Step 1. Tuck one end of the dental floss under the ring
If necessary, use a needle to thread the dental floss.
Step 2. Wrap the floss around the fingers, up to the knuckles
Tighten the loop, but don't overtighten it, as this can make your finger sore or turn blue. Loosen the loop if it is too tight.
Step 3. Unwrap the dental floss, starting at the base of the finger
When you untie the loop, the ring will lift off your finger and come off.
If only part of the ring is removed, repeat the previous two steps again
Method 6 of 6: After the Ring Comes Off
Step 1. Clean the finger area where the previous ring was and check for any cuts
Do not wear the ring again in the same place until you have increased the size or before the swelling has subsided.
Tips
- If the ring is very tightly attached, there is a simple way to remove it with the help of someone else. Usually, if a ring gets stuck, the skin between the ring and the knuckle will bulge, if you can, try to flatten the skin and try to remove the ring. Ask someone else to pull the skin behind the ring toward the back of your hand and at the same time you can pull the ring off the finger that has been pre-fabricated.
- If your ring is stuck due to a crease in the skin on your knuckle, hold the ring with your thumb and middle finger and use your index finger to pull the skin under the ring. Take advantage of the skin wrinkle to slide the ring.
- If you absolutely must cut the ring, a professional jeweler will know that he or she will have to wait at least two weeks before resizing your finger to give it time to heal first.
- Be patient. Don't panic if you haven't managed to get the ring off yet. It will take some time and may need to try some other ways.
- Don't be afraid if your ring has to be cut. It only takes a minute and doesn't hurt "at all" and it's very easy to fix the ring. Don't hurt your hand just because of a ring you can't remove – go to a hospital, a fire department or a good jewelry maker. They will try to help remove your ring.
- If you've tried everything you can to remove the ring but it doesn't work, take a metal file or something similar and sharpen one side of the ring. It will take some time to do this but over time there will be a gap in the ring, you can stretch the ring and remove it.
- Take long cold showers or go outside if the weather is cold to lower your body temperature. Don't overdo it.
- When the ring is at the knuckle, press down on the ring and lift the ring up as far from the knuckle as possible. This will make it easier for you to pull out the ring.
- This method is most effective when you want to remove the ring from your swollen finger in the morning
- If you have to cut the ring yourself, here's how. Place an ice cream stick or toothpick between the ring and the skin to protect your finger. Cut with a very small metal sharpener to make a slit in your ring. Small iron sharpeners can be found at hardware stores.
- Always bend your finger slightly as this reduces the "fold" of skin at the knuckle, making the knuckle smaller.
- Always check the ring size. Ring sizes may change as your weight or age changes. A jewelry maker can help measure your finger.
Warning
- Seek help if there is a cut on the finger that makes the finger swollen. Do not forcibly pull the ring in such a state as it may break the finger.
- Jewelry stores in your area usually have ring cutting tools. After cutting the ring, they can repair and adjust the size but do so after your finger has completely healed, usually after 2 weeks. It's better if you go to a shop that in addition to selling can also repair rings because they are more skilled at this.
- If your finger turns blue and you can't remove the ring, go to a hospital emergency department or the nearest fire department immediately.
- Most fire departments and hospital emergency departments have tools for fast ring cutting and you still have time to go to a jeweler to have the ring repaired.
- Some window cleaners contain ammonia and can damage some metals and precious stones. Don't forget to check it out first!
