Super Glue comes quite handy. Whether you are working on a quick fix or while you are vacationing or doing some DIYs at home, the cute little Super Glue sachet has your every need covered. Though things can get a bit messy and you might end up joining the wrong end of your working materials or glue your hands itself. Yes, we know it pains to try to peel it off by force, and it might bleed too. But here is a quick guide, provided by the manufacturers of Super Glue, so that you always get things straight at last, and luckily glued, too.
Skin
Getting Super Glue on your fingers feels even worse than the fume exposure of the glue. This part is mostly printed on the packaging, but if you did not notice it before, here you go. Begin by washing the glued area in lukewarm soapy water. Be patient and let the glue lose its hold. It might not work right away, but it works for sure.
If this does not remove the glue, or if your fingers still feel itchy and covered, get the help of your trusty acetone. Acetone is the crucial ingredient of nail paint removers, so you most probably have it at home. Transfer a small quantity of acetone to a piece of cotton and dab it directly onto your skin. Acetone is entirely skin-safe, and it will loosen the Super Glue bond that has you stuck. Remember to wash your skin right away after the application and removal of Super Glue, though. There is a high chance that both acetone and Super Glue will leave your skin irritated and dehydrated. A moisturizer will work wonders in that case!
Clothes
If your favorite shirt just suffered a Super Glue attack, acetone will still be your best option. Dabbing acetone with cotton onto the fabric is not your best choice, though. Directly apply acetone to the Super Glue stuck area, and rub it with the brush, first from the outer side, and then from the inner side of the fabric. If Super Glue burnt a hole through the fabric, conceal it with a fabric pasting or thread work.
Plastic and other surfaces
If plastic is the problem, then we have acetone for you again. There is so much your underestimated nail paint remover can do, and removing Super Glue from surfaces is one the many. You will be required to add a few more coats than needed for skin and cloth revivals. Begin by slowly working the stuck area with acetone to filter through the Super Glue layer. Now try to peel it off. You can use brushes, sandpaper, scrape, or even a nail file. Anything and everything that sounds like an excellent mechanical tool for your surface will work. Make sure the acetone does not reach the surface itself. The formula of acetone is enough to fade the color of most household surfaces, and hence use a tool to peel away the glue.
Fume exposure is another risk you might need to cope with when working with Super Glue and other chemical adhesives. Only proceed working when you are in a well-ventilated area to minimize the risk of fume exposure.
