Attention all DIYers: There is an easier way to remove spray paint and stain from your hands!!! 🙂 I have shared this little secret before (HERE), but it was a quick mention and it’s been a while so I thought I would actually show you just how well it works.
I don’t get manicures very often (almost never) because I’m so hard on my hands. I’m constantly covered in paint and I don’t wear gloves, so my hands frequently look like this:
(Spray paint brings out every little imperfection!! Check out those wrinkles. )
So, here’s the best way to remove paint from your hands : OLIVE OIL!
Just regular ol’ olive oil that you use to cook with. I pour a generous amount in my hand and then rub. The paint will slowly start to break down. Add a little bit of soap and wash everything off…
It really works and it doesn’t dry your hands out!! (This also works really well when I get stain on my hands.)
Do you have any fun tips or secrets to share??
I feel very strongly that this post should have been entitled “Goldfinger” 🙂
Great tip!
Nicola, that is awesome! I laughed out loud…you are right!! 🙂
Absolutely a “Goldfinger” photo….and may I ask what color “Gold” are those fingers?
I don’t do manicures either for the very same reason, tried in the past but the manicures just get in my way so I stick to the toes!
Do you our hands look just like mine
I just use hot soapy water to remove paint snd stain and occaionly small little finger brush for cracks snd under nails. Hot water loosens the paint snd soap helps paint slide off flesh….will have to try olive oil now!
It works best with spray paint and stain. It will help get latex paint off but it takes a little more work! 🙂
dear goldfinger, I have found that any vegetable oil will do the trick, so I keep a rather large container handy in my art studio. I share this as a less expensive alternative. I’m sure the olive oil is more pleasing, thanks for sharing. I didn’t realize it worked so well for spray paint. Great tip!
Thanks for the tip!! 🙂
Great tip! I so have to try it. My hands are Always covered in paint too! LOL Whats a manicure? Ha ha
🙂
I paint heavy equipment using urethane and epoxy coatings that are near impossible to remove from skin. Coat hands in vasiline and put on latex gloves. Leave on for a couple hours then wash hands with dish soap. Removes the paint and makes your hands smooth as a baby’s butt.
Great advice!!! Thanks! 🙂
Thank you for sharing
Just got done staining steps and the olive oil totally works!
Awesome!
So glad!!! 🙂
I was really looking forward to trying this, but unfortunately this did not work for me. I tried using the olive oil then rinsing with soap twice but nothing helped. I have a presentation tomorrow and will be going in with red hands!
I had white latex paint on me, in large quantities, and Purell advanced hand sanitizer took the dried paint off in seconds. All that I did was rub it on the paint and it came off instantly. Then wiped it off with a cloth.
That’s great to know!!
Coconut oil, vegetable oil, pretty much anything oil based will remove oil base stain and paint from your skin.
The most effective method for removing paint from hands is to use a combination of oil and soap. Apply a generous amount of cooking oil, followed by soap and water. Gently scrub with a brush or cloth to lift the paint, leaving your hands clean and moisturized. supersudztampa.com
Ok thank you ima try this. I got paint all over my hands and fnaf won’t come off and I hope this works…
This tip is fantastic! Olive oil is a clever and gentle solution for removing paint from your hands. It’s great that it’s not only effective but also nourishing for your skin, especially when you’re dealing with frequent paint jobs. The combination of olive oil and soap sounds like a winning method for DIY enthusiasts who want to keep their hands in good shape without resorting to harsh chemicals. Thanks for sharing this practical and skin-friendly hack!