Spray paint is very useful, but it can also mess up a bit. It's almost impossible not to get your hands stained every time you use it. Do not worry. You don't have to sweat four shirts to take it off. Here are various solutions to remove it from the skin with household products.
Steps
Method 1 of 9: Dishwashing Liquid
Step 1. Run it over your hands until it forms a nice lather
Pour a few drops of ordinary dish soap on your hands. Rub them so that traces of paint soften and are easy to rinse off.
You can use any dish detergent formulated to remove grease and oil deposits
Method 2 of 9: Olive Oil
Step 1. Rub it lightly on your skin to make it easier to clean
Once the spray paint dries, it can be difficult to remove. Natural oils, such as olive oil or those of plant origin, can help break down the particles that adhere to the skin. Sprinkle it on your hands and massage to dissolve these traces.
Any natural oil is effective - you can use coconut, avocado, or even soy oil
Method 3 of 9: Mayonnaise
Step 1. Use mayonnaise if the paint is oil based
Spread a large spoonful of mayonnaise on your varnished hands and rub it to work on the skin. Leave it on for 2 minutes, then rinse with soap and water.
Method 4 of 9: Coffee grounds
Step 1. Mix the coffee grounds with the soap
Take the dish soap and pour a few drops on your hands. Soap them until you get a nice foam, then add a spoonful of coffee grounds. Rub again to dissolve and remove the paint from the skin. Then, wash off the soap and coffee with hot water.
Method 5 of 9: Nail polish remover
Step 1. Use acetone to break down paint particles
If there are traces of paint left on your skin after scrubbing them thoroughly, add some nail polish remover to a cotton swab and dab it directly on the stains. Then, wash it all off with hot water.
Method 6 of 9: Denatured Alcohol
Step 1. Rub the paint with denatured alcohol until it begins to dissolve
If you don't have acetone or don't want to use nail polish remover, use denatured alcohol. Wet a cotton ball and dab it directly on the stain. Eliminate the last remaining alcohol-saturated residues by rinsing your hands.
Method 7 of 9: Coconut Oil and Sodium Bicarbonate
Step 1. Use the following homemade mixture to remove the spray paint
Combine 120 ml of coconut oil and about 60 g of baking soda in a bowl. Mix well and spread the mixture on your hands. Rub them well as if you wanted to lather them in order to massage the oil into the skin and dissolve the paint.
If you don't have coconut oil, don't worry - you can use olive oil or another plant-based oil
Method 8 of 9: Paint Thinner
Step 1. Rub it on the stained area
If your hands are covered in very stubborn paint, apply some paint thinner. It will break down paint particles making them easier to remove.
Do this in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling the fumes of the diluent
Method 9 of 9: Toothpaste
Step 1. Scrub stubborn paint residue after washing your hands
Smaller areas, such as on the fingertips, under the fingernails and in the creases of the hands, can be particularly difficult to clean. Once you've gotten rid of the bulk, take a clean toothbrush and scrub it over the last traces of paint.
- Wet the toothbrush with warm water to soften the bristles and make their action more delicate.
- You can use your toothbrush to remove stubborn paint stains from your hands.
Advice
- Try to remove the paint immediately. Once it dries and solidifies, it can be more difficult to remove.
- To remove the paint, wash your hands as often as necessary.
- After removing the paint, apply a moisturizing lotion to soften the skin.
