How to wash your hands from the cutting room. Vegetable oil, scrub and solvent will help to wash the dried mounting foam from your hands.

For cleaning hands from contamination with mounting foam, the area of ​​\u200b\u200bcontact of the foam with the skin is of fundamental importance. The larger the stain, the more difficult it is to clean. Even more important is the degree of polymerization (hardening) of the material. If possible, the foam must be removed immediately. After 10-15 minutes, it is much more difficult to do this. Older residues on the skin of the hands are not easy to remove.

Special liquids and aerosols

Foam manufacturers also produce special washes. Most of them are designed for cleaning guns and smooth work surfaces (window sills, door and window frames, doors). Liquids for cleaning hands are not produced, since the cured polyurethane is irreversible. It can be softened only with sufficiently aggressive solvents, contact of which with human skin is undesirable.

But, if skin contamination has already occurred, many builders resort to standard liquids and aerosols, hoping to clean their hands without compromising health.

The released substances are designed only for cleaning from fresh foam:

1. IOFARM R621. Aerosol for cleaning tools, contaminated surfaces, hands. The main active ingredient is acetone. Applicable only for the removal of fresh contaminants.
2. PENOSIL Foam Cleaner. Aerosol for cleaning with fresh, uncured foam. Can be used to remove stains from plastics (leaves no residue).
3. OPPA. Aerosol removal of unhardened fragments. It is also used for cleaning and degreasing plastic and glass surfaces.
4. PENOSIL Premium Cured PU-Foam Remover. Remover for hardened foam. Spray can. Not effective on adhesive (highly absorbent, porous) surfaces.
5. Cosmofen S5. Plastic polishing agent. Cleans fresh lather. The main purpose is to remove defects and scratches from opaque vinyl (PVC) surfaces.

Very few special solvents are needed to clean hands. Therefore, when choosing a liquid or aerosol, their additional capabilities are important so that the purchased canister is in demand in full.

If at the time of contamination there were no special liquids, common, standard solvents are used:

1. Acetone and acetone-containing liquids (composite thinner 646, nail polish removers). Small amounts are not as toxic because acetone is a product of natural metabolism present in the body.
2. White Spirit. Not very efficient. However, it is better than using soap and water.
3. Solvent 647. Multicomponent liquid based on acetates and toluene. Toxic.

In order to avoid complications from skin contact with aggressive liquids (for chronic allergies), it is possible to use heated vegetable oil. This substance is not so effective. But not without side effects, environmentally friendly.

How to clean your hands from fresh foam

The foam that has not had time to harden (polymerize) is washed off quite easily. The main thing is to follow simple rules:

1. Localize the spot. Contamination is wiped with napkins, toilet paper or soft rags. Movement must be directed to the center of the spot so that it decreases rather than increases.
2. Solvents. Aerosol washes are sprayed from a distance of 10-15 cm onto the soiled areas. If the stain is small, you can spray the substance not on pollution, but on a rag, which can be cleaned from a distance of 1-2 cm.
3. Removal of solvents. After cleaning the hands, they are washed with soap and hot running water.

Fresh foam washes off quite easily. However, it is not always possible to interrupt work for hand care. In this case, you have to face the problem of cleaning from old stains.

What to do if the foam has hardened on your hands

Well-dried foam cannot be removed with ordinary solvents and washes. There are special compositions of substances. But practice shows that they are not effective:

• Pollution practically does not change its properties.
• Solvents are toxic, have a bad effect on the skin of the hands and, being absorbed into the pores, on the liver and cardiovascular system of the body.

For example, PU REMOVER is a paste-cleaner for hardened foam. The substance is indeed capable of softening dried polyurethane foam, but, according to the manufacturer's instructions, it is applicable only on smooth, non-porous surfaces. Excellent proved itself on metals, glass, but not productively on the hands.

Sequence of actions when removing dried foam

The easiest way to clean old contaminants from polyurethane foam is to naturally change the epithelium: the upper layers of the skin periodically change, flake off. Along with them, persistent pollution also “departs”. The process lasts from several days to 7-10 days, but it can be accelerated:

1. Thinning. The foam layer must be made as thin as possible. This is done mechanically: the foam is carefully, so as not to damage the skin, erased with fine sandpaper, pumice stone. Sometimes a razor blade is also used, but this method is not recommended because cuts and wounds are inevitable. It is worth remembering that under the skin of the hands, the veins are located very close.
2. Steaming. Hands can be steamed in hot water (at a temperature of 60-65 degrees). Steaming time depends on the quality of the foam, the degree of its penetration into the pores and the initial condition of the skin.

After 10-15 minutes, hands are wiped and dried. The spot is localized, the thinnest parts of the spots will disappear. Thick ones need to be thinned and steamed again.

If it was not possible to completely wash off the remnants of the foam, a children's moisturizer should be smeared on the contaminated places at night. This method is not as effective as steaming. But it "works" all night and, as a rule, brings certain results.

How bad is polyurethane?

The active substance of the mounting foam is polyurethane foam (PPU). Fresh and in the process of solidification, it releases toxic substances. Therefore, PPU contact with the skin is undesirable and causes irritation, allergic reactions. Frozen, it is no more dangerous than foam rubber.

How to keep your hands safe

It is enough to use rubberized gloves. Ordinary cotton ones are also suitable, but they are not able to fully protect the hands, because they get wet, they are permeable to foam. However, the area of ​​contamination will be reduced, especially if you change them more often.

It should be remembered that it is easier to foresee possible contamination than to remove dried polyurethane stains later. After all, it is so difficult.

Video: how to remove mounting foam from hands

The use of mounting foam during repair work involves the use of protective gloves. This is the simplest and most effective advice to prevent running around in search of funds for laundering and wiping the substance that has fallen into your hands. However, not everyone uses it, and this applies not only to those who have no experience in repair work, but also to experienced craftsmen.

Chemical methods

The main thing to remember is that if the foam gets on your hands, remove it as soon as possible before it starts to harden. The faster you get down to business, the more likely it is that you can easily get rid of the problem.

The first to come to mind are chemicals that allow you to quickly and efficiently remove the foam composition from the surface of the skin. If there is mounting foam, then, logically, there must be a composition that allows it to be wiped off. The way it is. In any hardware store, such an aerosol (and this is an aerosol) can be easily obtained. It is designed to clean caulk guns, but in our case there is no choice. Of course, the ideal option is when the manufacturer of mounting foam and aerosol is the same. It remains only to spray it on the skin of the hands and rinse them with plenty of running water. The aerosol is quite versatile, and you can even use it on upholstered furniture and carpets. So feel free to apply on your hands and run to wash.

For all the ease of the method, it has pitfalls. In particular, not all products are able to remove hardening foam; they work well only on very soft, freshly applied sealant. Therefore, be sure to read the instructions.

If there is no such tool at hand, and the problem, of course, will not allow you to run to the store, good old acetone will help out. We apply it on a cotton pad or cloth and carefully wipe the fingers and palms. We wash our hands with plenty of clean running water.

Aerosol is considered the most reliable means for removing foam, especially if it is made by the same company as the sealant.

Folk remedies (+ photo)

Kerosene or warm vegetable oil are already folk remedies that can help solve our problem. Even rock salt is used - we take a small amount of it in our hands, rub them and rinse with water.

Kerosene as a folk remedy Vegetable oil as a folk remedy Rock salt as a folk remedy

Mechanical methods

We turn to more serious cases, when the sealant has already begun to set or has seized properly. Here, neither acetone nor any other solvent will help out. And the producers just shrug their shoulders: "We warned you!". In the event of such a development of events, only mechanics will have to be resorted to.

Pumice is one of the mechanical ways to remove foam

We arm ourselves with a hard brush, pumice stone and sandpaper. We perform the following actions:

• We smear the “affected” areas of the hands with a greasy cream - it will soften the rough action of the brush;
• A brush or pumice stone is well lathered;
• We wipe off the sealant with gentle, gentle movements.

Sandpaper is used with all care, and hands are periodically smeared with cream to protect them from damage. Considering that suede leather can also be cleaned with this method, you definitely won’t have to worry about your hands.

Before you start scrubbing the mounting foam from your hands, prepare your skin for the process. Steam your hands in hot water for 8-10 minutes and only then start cleaning.

If this did not help you, it remains to rely on ... your own nails. The process of using them is long and tedious, but often leads to a positive result. Upon completion of the “work”, hands should be lubricated with a greasy cream or a moisturizing bath should be made for them.

So, all methods have been tried, the result is achieved or not achieved. In any case, the situation is not hopeless. Remember that even if none of the tips above helped you, after a few days, the remnants of the mounting foam will peel off the skin themselves.

If you do not want to harm your health and mood, do not use acidic substances, and vinegar in particular. For all its qualities and properties, it will not contribute to the solution of this problem, but a chemical burn will definitely suit.

After cleaning the skin, take care of its condition. After all, for her it was a real stress, which means that funds with regenerative properties will be required. These are nourishing creams of any cosmetic companies, and aloe juice and other products.

The main advice of course was and remains the purchase of protective gloves and clothing. It is easier to prevent a problem than to solve it. Gloves and clothing will protect the most problematic areas from getting foam. In addition, it will not be superfluous to acquire, in addition to mounting foam, means for removing it. After all, during work, the sealant can get not only on the skin, but also on other surfaces, from where it will need to be wiped off. And in general, in such cases, the safety net will not be superfluous.

Mounting foam is used by both professionals and ordinary residents who are independently engaged in repair and construction work. At the same time, a dilemma often arises, how to wash the mounting foam from hands if they accidentally get dirty.

How bad is polyurethane?

The basis of the mounting foam is polyurethane, which belongs to the class of synthetic elastomers. The substance has many useful properties that are valuable in construction and repair work, but if it gets on the skin, it can cause trouble. Polyurethane irritates the epithelium, and in some cases causes severe allergic reactions. It will not be possible to simply wash it off with water, you will have to resort to mechanical cleaning methods that violate the top layer of the skin, or to products that cause dryness.

Removing fresh foam

As soon as the foam gets on the skin, you need to immediately remove it with a damp cloth or cloth. You can not rub the stain on the skin, so as not to aggravate the situation.

You can clean fresh foam sealant using folk methods, for example, salt, dimexide, gasoline, sunflower oil. Start with the most sparing options for the epithelium.

Vegetable oil

The method will not harm the skin, but for effectiveness you will have to stock up on time and patience.

1. Lightly heat the oil, soak a cotton pad in it.
2. Put it on the contaminated area, keep it for half an hour.
3. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap.

Attention! The oil for the procedure should be warm, but not hot, so as not to get burned.

Salt

If the contamination is small, coarse table salt can be used for cleaning. Rub your hands with salt and then rinse with water.

Nail polish remover, kerosene, gasoline, acetone

These funds will bring results only if the building foam on the skin has not had time to dry completely. Soak a cloth in the liquid and wipe off the dirt. At the end of the procedure, be sure to wash your hands and lubricate with a nourishing cream.

If nail polish remover is not available, use acetone. It will also be possible to clean the foam from the skin with kerosene or gasoline, they are used in a similar way.

Dimexide

Before wiping the mounting foam with dimexide, the extent of contamination should be assessed. If large areas are contaminated, it is better to choose a different method, since the medicine, being absorbed into the body through the pores, can cause a side effect due to an overdose.

Is it possible to remove mounting foam with alkali and acid?

Aggressive chemicals actively affect the composition of the sealant, destroying it. But they can cause serious skin burns, they should not be used to clean hands in any case.

The only safe option is a steam bath with baking soda, which is known to be lye. Add a couple of tablespoons of soda to hot water and hold it over your hand for half an hour. After this procedure, the softened sealant can be easily washed off.

How to wash mounting foam from your hands if it is dry

Here you can’t get off with a damp cloth, use “heavy artillery” in the form of rough mechanical cleaning or solvents and special equipment.

Solvents

White spirit and similar preparations are effective in removing foam from the skin, but at the same time they dry it greatly. Moisten a clean cloth with the product and cover the dirt for a few minutes, to enhance the effect, rub the dirt. Next, wash your hands thoroughly using glycerin soap, then lubricate with cream.

Special liquids, aerosols

How to remove sealant from any surface should be considered before construction or repair work begins. Together with mounting foam, it is advisable to purchase a means for removing it, as a rule, it is sold in the same store in the form of a liquid or aerosol. Before use, be sure to read the instructions, strictly adhere to it.

Mechanical methods

If the foam sealant has hardened, most products may be useless. You will have to apply mechanical cleaning. By doing it right, you will be able not to damage the skin.

1. First, steam your hands by holding them for 5-10 minutes in hot water.
2. Next, lubricate the skin with petroleum jelly, fat cream or sunflower oil.
3. Lather with a hard brush or pumice stone and rub it on the problem area.
4. Wash your hands and apply cream again.

A few more helpful tips.

• Cosmetic scrubs, which have many useful properties, are useful for removing foam sealant from the skin. They mechanically act on the affected area, and at the same time nourish and moisturize. Use the funds according to the instructions.
• Any procedure to remove impurities from the skin must be completed by thoroughly rinsing the cleanser with the remaining foam with water. It is also desirable to treat the surface of the hands with a cream that has antiseptic and regenerating properties.
• If folk methods did not cope with the task, but you do not want to purchase a special liquid, there is only one way out - to wait until the sealant itself disappears. On average, it takes 2-3 days.

It is impossible to test methods that are not described in the article without firm confidence in their safety. Some remedies can be not only ineffective, but harmful to health.

How to protect your hands and not get dirty?

Before working with construction foam, take care of prevention. Put on thick gloves, and after installation, remove them.

Even with proper handling of the cylinder or gun, there is a risk of getting dirty with mounting foam. Its contact with the skin of the hands is fraught with damage to epithelial cells. If the trouble still happened, do not panic, because there are professional tools and folk methods for cleaning mounting foam. You need to use any of the methods carefully, following the instructions, so as not to cause even more damage to the skin.

Polyurethane foam is widely used for various construction and repair work. It is suitable for sealing gaps, filling openings in windows and doors, gluing building elements of structures and household products, performing a lot of important functions.

Often, the workflow is accompanied by the ingress of a sealed composition on various bases, hands, clothes and hair. What effective means can be used to quickly remove polyurethane foam in a solid and liquid state?

Effective cleaning methods

Removing the assembly composition from various surfaces can cause serious difficulties for specialists and novice craftsmen.

There are several effective ways to eliminate excess building sealant residue:

• mechanical cleaning. Fresh foam residues can be removed with any available tool - a sharp knife, scissors or a metal spatula. First, the protruding part of the sealant is cut off so as not to damage the surface. The remaining amount of the composition is cleaned with a napkin or a piece of cloth soaked in solvent.
• Cleaning with special solvents for assembly composition. Such chemistry is available for purchase in construction stores and supermarkets, it is designed to eliminate the remnants of fresh and hardened sealant. The most popular products: Penosil Foam Cleaner and Premium Cured, Ultima Professional, Cosmofen 5.
• Cleaning with household solvents. Often, the following preparations are used to clean surfaces from sealant residues: white spirit, acetone, car paint removers.
• Cleaning with the pharmaceutical preparation "Dimexide". It contributes to the rapid destruction of the foam structure, after which the remnants of contaminants are easily removed with a damp cloth.
• Purification with natural vegetable oils. They provide softening of the hardened composition and delicate dry cleansing.
• Cleaning with water. Similar to oils, water helps to soak the sealant, after which residues can be quickly removed mechanically.

Removing mounting foam from hands

When applying any type of sealant, you must follow the simple rules of personal safety - work in protective clothing and gloves. If you need to quickly wash off the foam from your hands, the simplest and cheapest means are used:

• Household acetone.
• Alcohol for medical purposes.
• Petrol.
• 9% acetic solution.

The fastest way to remove foam from the skin is with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol or gasoline. To do this, all problem areas of the skin are carefully wiped with a prepared swab.

If it was not possible to wipe the mounting foam, you can use a vinegar solution or household acetone.

To safely wash the mounting foam from your hands, you can use alternative options:

• Fine salt. Dissolve a tablespoon of salt in a container with warm water, lowering your hands for 5-7 minutes. After completing the procedure, rub the skin with a soft sponge and rinse with clean water.
• Soap solution. The method is similar to the previous one, only a warm solution with the addition of a neutral detergent is used as a base.
• Heated vegetable oil. Any vegetable oil is slightly heated and treated with problem areas of the skin. Next, add a neutral detergent, lather slightly and rinse off the dirt. Rinse your hands with warm water.

Removing foam from hair

It is more difficult to remove the remnants of the sealant from the hair, because such a procedure requires endurance and calmness. Unfortunately, part of the hair that is badly damaged by the sealant must be cut off. After removing problem areas of hair, you can use Dimexide.

Hair is carefully treated with Dimexide for 5-10 minutes, after which it is washed with a mild shampoo. The final step is to use a mask to moisturize the hair, which will help prevent allergic reactions and damage to the hair follicles.

Removing stains from clothes

Cleaning mounting foam from clothes so as not to spoil things is a rather complicated and time-consuming task. To solve this problem, you can use the available tools:

• Purified gasoline.
• white spirit.
• household acetone.

Cleaning clothes from sealant is carried out as follows:

1. The contaminated area on the clothes is cleaned mechanically with scissors or a knife so as not to damage the fabric.
2. Soaked with a rag or sponge, the remnants of the assembly composition are washed off. To do this, it is enough to thoroughly moisten the pollution and wait 2-3 minutes.
3. After the sealant is completely removed from the surface, the clothes should be washed with the addition of a large portion of detergent.

What to do if the foam on the work jacket or overalls has hardened? You can remove old contaminants with a special tool - "Dimexide". First, the foam is cut off with a sharp knife, and the stain is abundantly wetted with liquid and left for 35 minutes. After processing, the clothes are delicately washed.

Cleaning of various coatings

For quick cleaning of surfaces made of metal, wood, plastic, lacquered, painted or matt, it is worth refusing to use aggressive products that can corrode the protective layer of the coating.

Laminate and linoleum

To get rid of sealant residue from floor coverings such as laminate and linoleum, special cleaners can be used.

The sealant is cut off with a knife, and traces of it are treated with a solvent applied to a clean rag or sponge. The agent is left for 5-10 minutes, after which the residues are cleaned with a stiff brush.

Important! To remove the mounting compound from laminate and linoleum, the use of acetone, which can leave dull spots and stains on such coatings, is not allowed.

Carpets

If the foam has dried up on a carpet, carpet or any fabric base, then it can be removed using a lacquer thinner, acetone or Dimexide. A sponge or clean rag soaked in a liquid is used to treat the problem area of ​​the coating. After that, the product is subject to washing or dry cleaning, which will quickly eliminate the unpleasant chemical smell.

Another way to remove the sealant is to use ordinary soapy water. The problem area is moistened with a solution and left to soften for several hours. Foam residues are removed with a spatula or a stiff brush.

doors

Wiping the sealant from the surface of the doors is a laborious procedure, especially if it is frozen.

To clean wooden or MDF doors, Dimexide, soft brushes and sponges are used. The application process is as follows:

1. The upper part of the foam is cut off with a sharp knife so as not to damage the door leaf.
2. All stains should be carefully wiped off with a sponge moistened with Dimexide.
3. After surface treatment, sealant residues are removed with a brush or a clean piece of cloth.

Important! To hide traces of exposure to "Dimexide", the door leaf is covered with a thin layer of varnish.

To wash a metal door from the remnants of mounting foam, you must perform the following steps:

1. The sealant is carefully cut with a thin knife so as not to leave scratches and damage on the iron surface.
2. A soft sponge is wetted in vegetable oil to treat problem areas.
3. After softening the foam, the surface is cleaned with a warm soapy solution and wiped dry.

Window

Often, during installation, metal-plastic windows become contaminated with the remnants of the assembly composition.

For effective cleaning of smooth plastic surfaces are used:

1. Special solvents. To combat hard foam, modern solvents are used. The most popular are white spirit and Dimexide. They are suitable for all types of surfaces, and plastic cleaning is similar to that used for wood and metal.
2. Mounting gun cleaning fluid. The method of application is the same as with Dimexide, when the contaminated surface is thoroughly wiped with an impregnated sponge. To avoid staining the plastic, it is better to use a white sponge.
3. Homemade mortar. An effective remedy for removing residues of any type of sealant can be prepared at home. The solution will require: 60 ml of gun cleaning fluid, 25 ml of table vinegar, 15 ml of acetone and 15 ml of A649 cleaner. The contaminated surface is treated with the finished composition. Sealant residues are removed with a brush or sponge.
4. Acetic solution. Small foam stains can be removed with a 9% vinegar solution. A piece of cloth or a sponge is wetted and the surface is wiped. The remains are removed with a brush.
5. Vegetable oil. To soften the frozen mass, any oil is used, which is preheated to 55 degrees. The surface must be carefully processed and left for 20 minutes for the desired reaction. The remains of the composition are removed with a brush or spatula. To remove the oil film, the cleaned plastic is washed with warm soapy water.

Removing sealant residues from various surfaces using effective and affordable means is a time-consuming and responsible process. Therefore, it is much easier to prevent such troubles than to eliminate their consequences.

Many home works related to construction or repair are due to the mandatory use of mounting foam. Without this composition, neither windows nor doors can be installed, the balcony cannot be insulated, and pipes cannot be laid. It is famous both for its adhesive properties and the ability to quickly dry out and eat into clothes, skin, surfaces in the apartment.

Features of pollution

A person who does not understand repair issues and took a sealant for work for the first time will most likely fall into his hands. Working with polyurethane foam without gloves and not getting dirty is very difficult. Even if a person has taken all precautions, there is a chance that a couple of drops of sealant will be on uncovered areas of the skin.

Mounting foam is a type of sealant that contains polyurethane. It is produced in the form of an aerosol and is used in almost every type of construction and repair work. In the hardened form, such a composition becomes a solid polyurethane foam. The cylinder contains a mixture consisting of a liquid prepolymer and a propellant gas - a propellant. Due to the presence of this gas in it, the foam comes out from there. Solidification occurs through interaction with moisture, both located on the surface and contained in the air of the room. Accordingly, the drier the air in the room, the longer the composition will harden. You can speed up this process by spraying the foam with water from a spray bottle.

As a rule, hard foam is almost white, with a slight yellow tinge. However, if ultraviolet rays hit it, it turns yellow and loses its connecting properties. The weight of the composition is very small. In addition, the mounting sealant is not moisture resistant. The adhesive properties are very high - the composition does not “work” on Teflon, polyethylene, silicone, polypropylene.

When working with polyurethane foam, it is necessary to take into account its properties such as primary and secondary expansion. Primary is the expansion that occurs with the sealant immediately after it leaves the cylinder. Secondary - until the composition completely hardens. It can vary from 15 to 100%. In the case when the percentage of secondary expansion is high, it is necessary to apply the foam very economically in those places where there is a possibility of its strong swelling and due to this deformation of the surface.

It is necessary to purchase sealant only from trusted, certified sellers - this is the only way to avoid buying low-quality or material stored in the wrong conditions.

Cracks and cracks are filled with polyurethane foam for heat, hydro and sound insulation. In addition, pieces of building materials are fastened with it. Previously, cement or tow was used for these purposes, but this took a lot of time and effort, while the quality of adhesion of materials to each other sometimes left much to be desired.

At present, when a large number of new, natural and artificial materials have appeared, a better, faster and easier-to-use means for fastening them together is required. To work with mounting foam, no preparation is needed, and there is no need to use additional devices and tools - just purchase a cylinder, study the instructions for using the material, and you can begin construction or repair work.

In order for the foam to harden properly and not lose its properties, you must follow the rules for working with it:

• The temperature should be in the range from +5 to +30 C.
• Coincidence of the primary and secondary expansion of the foam with the size of the hole to be sealed. If it is less than 1 cm, then it is better to use putty.
• Before starting work, the place where they will be produced is sprayed with water - so the foam will harden better.
• Shaking the cylinder should be done for at least a minute so that all the contents turn into a homogeneous mass and mix well.
• After applying the foam, it must again be sprayed with water.
• Add sealant in case it seems that it is applied a little, it is necessary not earlier than in half an hour.

Of course, it is best to use thick rubber gloves when working with this type of hermetic mixture and wear work clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty and throwing away in case of an unusual situation. But even then, there is a chance that drops of sealant will get on the skin. In this case, the foam closes the air, which can cause serious allergic reactions. Therefore, it must be washed quickly and painlessly, without damaging the skin.

Hair must be completely covered. You can use a regular knitted hat or shower cap. From the scalp, the remnants of the sealant will have to be removed only together with the hair.

Some experts recommend lubricating the skin with vegetable oil or petroleum jelly to prevent the hermetic composition from sticking to the hands. However, this is not very convenient. In addition, at the end of the work, washing everything that is touched by greasy palms is also problematic. Therefore, this advice is not widely used among those who know a little about repair and construction work.

What can be rubbed off?

It is much more difficult to remove mounting foam from the skin than from clothes or surfaces in the apartment. Therefore, you need to protect yourself as much as possible from the likelihood of such situations.

Mounting foam can be both fresh and hardened. The easiest way is to purchase a special cleaner for it when buying a sealant. It is usually also an aerosol.

If the sealant gets on your clothes, you must first remove the foam cap so that it does not soak into the fabric. This can be done with a knife or spatula. Soak a piece of clean rag with a cleaner and blot the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe fabric on which the foam has fallen. We must act quickly. After that, you need to immediately wash the clothes using a large amount of washing powder.

If for some reason a person did not have a cleaner, then gasoline, white spirit, or even nail polish remover with acetone is suitable for this purpose. But here great care will already be required so as not to harm the fabric, since all of the listed substances contain elements that can change its color. It is best to first try to clean a small area of ​​​​the material to make sure that the composition will not harm it.

If a dried spot of mounting foam has formed on a thing, then you need to hang this thing on the street - under the influence of the rays of the sun, the sealant will collapse and gradually move away from the fabric.

There are formulations suitable for cleaning both fabrics and surfaces. They are usually purchased at a building materials store.

• For example, Orbafoam Eliminator. Available in the form of a spray, it removes dried and old stains. But it should not be sprayed on plastic, painted or polished surfaces.
• Pu Remover. It is a paste that also copes well with hardened foam. The composition does not smell, a brush and a spatula are sold with it - they can clean surfaces made of aluminum and all artificial materials. Porous surfaces can be damaged with a spatula, as well as bronze, zinc or copper.

As soon as the composition has got on your hands, you should immediately try to clean it off, preventing it from drying out. To do this, you need to take a clean napkin or rag and move the foam from all sides to the center. After that, you need to pick up the whole lump at once. Smearing is not recommended under any circumstances. After that, hands should be washed thoroughly.

In addition, traces of the hermetic composition can be wiped off the hands with such means as acetone, kerosene, salt and scrub.

Cleaning methods at home

Sealant can be both fresh and dried. Fresh foam can be removed with a special solvent. In addition, in order to independently wash the hermetic composition of the house, there are several more ways:

• With the help of medical alcohol with a concentration of 3%. Soak a cotton ball in it, then gently wipe your hands: for the most part, those areas that the foam has hit. This method is ineffective if the composition has already begun to be absorbed and dry out.
• Using acetone, including nail polish remover. First you need to very carefully and slowly remove the foam with a cotton pad soaked in it, and then thoroughly wash your hands with warm water and soap.
• In a similar way, traces of foam can be washed off with kerosene. Like acetone, it is better to use it outdoors, since both liquids have a specific pungent odor.

• In order to remove the foam from the skin of the hands, you can use warm vegetable oil. This tool will help in a few minutes to destroy all traces of sealant on your hands.
• A handful of rock salt can also clean your hands. To do this, rub them thoroughly, then rinse in running water. You may need to repeat the procedure.
• To remove the mounting foam, you can use a hand (or foot) scrub with large abrasive particles. You can also try coffee pomace, for example, from a coffee machine. You need to massage your hands with it for 1-2 minutes, then rinse with plenty of warm water.
• You can improve the previous method by adding liquid soap or household shavings instead of salt - this method helps when washing fresh stains.
• The drug "Dimexide" also cleans hermetic mixtures well. But since it is perfectly absorbed into the skin and has a considerable number of side effects, it is necessary to act with great care. If there are allergic reactions to the components of the drug, then it should never be used. And for cleaning walls, furniture, floors, it is perfect.

Solvents do not take hardened mounting foam - this is mentioned in each instruction for use. In this case, only mechanical action is suitable - you can use a pumice stone, a hard brush or soft sandpaper. In this case, it is better to protect your hands with a greasy cream, otherwise you can scratch the skin badly. You need to apply a large amount of soap on a brush or pumice stone, and then start scrubbing, but not very hard, avoiding damage to the skin. Periodically, the cream layer should be renewed (better when it contains aloe) so that the skin does not remain unprotected.

To speed up the cleansing process, you can gently scrape the skin with your nails. But this method is unpleasant and requires a lot of patience.

Even better, pre-steam your hands in a container of hot water. You need to keep your hands in the bath for at least 10 minutes, the water temperature should be at least 45 C. If you dissolve a tablespoon of salt in water, the cleansing process will go faster. After all traces of foam are wiped off, hands should be smeared with a thick layer of cream.

If the sealant has dried on the clothes, most likely, it needs to be “written off” to the working category. Erase traces of foam without damaging the fabric will not work. You can try scrubbing it off with a caulk cleaner, trying to apply it only to the stains with a cotton pad or swab.

You can also come across such a recommendation: put soiled clothes in the freezer, and then try to clean it. Perhaps a principle suitable for plasticine and chewing gum will work, and pieces of sealant will move away from the frozen fabric.

In addition, small drops of sealing material can be removed with a needle or nail scissors, and a cuticle cutter is best, as it has sharper and thinner blades. It is necessary to very carefully pick up the base of the drop and no less carefully detach it from the tissue fibers.