25/09/2023

If you have ever found your hands soiled with glue, either in DIY work or in jobs involving adhesives and glue, you will certainly have realised how difficult it is to remove this type of substance from the skin.

Among the good practices for safe handling of glues and similar materials is, of course, to wear protective gloves, which is sufficient PPE to avoid unpleasant incidents and potential skin damage. However, when dealing with glue, minor accidents are not at all uncommon, forcing one to find effective remedies to remove it from the hands without irritating them and without resorting to unnecessarily risky methods such as razor blades or scrapers.

Nettuno's activity focuses precisely on the production of hand-washing products capable of removing all kinds of dirt from the skin, and our expertise enables us to distinguish effective strategies from unreliable remedies. In this in-depth study we will explore the most valid methods for ridding your hands of these resistant substances, always with the utmost respect for your skin's needs.

Acetone, solvents and other remedies: safe or risky?

Many professionals use acetone or enamel solvents to remove glue from their hands. This is a valid method, especially on high-performance super glues, but it is essential to carefully consider the condition of the skin before using them and to avoid using them on sensitive or damaged skin.

Is it possible to remove glue from your hands without acetone or solvents that are potentially poorly tolerated by the skin? There are more gentle alternatives to proceed, which can achieve satisfactory, albeit unprofessional, results. For example, the use of Vaseline or isopropyl alcohol, but also a simple salt peeling.

You can also remove glue from your fingers by using only natural and extremely gentle products, such as the most common oils or vegetable fats (extra virgin olive oil, almond oil or shea butter), which also help to moisturise and soothe the skin, minimising the possibility of irritation.

To remove glues and adhesives, you can also soak your hands for about thirty minutes in a container with lukewarm water and mild soap (or lemon juice) before massaging them with a pumice stone.

Are these methods effective? Sometimes yes, but certainly not efficient on all types of dirt and, above all, not capable of ensuring the levels of safety and efficacy required of products that come into contact with your skin. It is, in fact, a resistant but, at the same time, extremely delicate organ, which requires the use of certified and highly tolerable substances, even for the removal of the most stubborn substances with which it comes into contact.

Specific products for removing glue

The best idea when you find yourself needing to remove traces of glue or industrial adhesives is to resort to specific products for treating these particular substances, which are formulated by specialised laboratories specifically to deal with the problem.

If you want to use professional quality products that are effective on dirt and respect the delicate skin balance, you should turn to the most reliable professional solutions, such as those proposed by the Nettuno R&D team.

In our catalogue you will find a wide range of products specifically designed for the removal of glues and other special dirt, such as resins and sealants, but also enamels, paints, rust or graphite. For example?

· Rossa in Gel, with mineral microgranules and sericin (a natural protein derived from the silkworm), has excellent cleaning properties, but also a good emollient action on the skin. Delicately scented with sandalwood patchouli, Rossa in Gel also contains a specific solvent for removing special dirt, such as paints, polyurethane foams, silicones and glues.

· Manipulite Cremagel, with mineral microgranules derived from pumice, citrus peels and solvents of natural origin, is designed to remove stubborn technical dirt, such as paints, sealants, resins, glues and enamels. Considered a powerful universal hand-wash, its ice-white colour and orange scent are appreciated by numerous categories of workers, who choose it every day to keep their hands clean and tidy.

· Nettungel Orange, with mineral microgranules, citrus extract, natural solvents and olive extract, has cleansing, gently abrasive properties, but also an excellent emollient action on the skin. It is also ideal for the effective removal of technical dirt, including glues and sealants, but also resins, paints, graphite, rust and grease.

· Finally, Sendy Wipes are a great way to take the cleaning effectiveness of Nettuno products with you everywhere. Moistened and extra strong, they are made of TNT and can be used quickly and conveniently without rinsing. Their fine abrasive charge makes them perfect, for example, for removing glues and resins, sealants, foams, enamels, rust, oils, greases and paints.

Nettuno's professional remedies to eliminate all types of glue

Using only high-quality products is indispensable when the goal is to remove all types of glue from the hands, to have perfectly clean hands and to avoid the possible appearance of irritative dermatitis, which is not uncommon in the case of prolonged contact with this type of substance.

Nettuno hand washes represent an effective approach to tackling the problem of glue on hands, as they combine speed of action, ease of use and excellent tolerability. Formulated thanks to the expertise of our R&D department and our brand's decades of experience, they are an effective occupational risk prevention system, together with the use of appropriate PPE (gloves) and the adoption of safety procedures suited to your tasks.

Contact our consultants for specific information on the most suitable products for your business!