Wash your hands and the area around the splinter
Sterilize tweezers and a needle with rubbing alcohol
Soak the area in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes
If the splinter tip is visible, grasp it with tweezers and pull it out in the same direction it entered
If the splinter is under the skin, gently use the needle to lift the tip out
Use tweezers to remove the exposed splinter
Wash the area again with soap and water
Apply antibiotic ointment if available
Cover with a clean bandage
Seek medical help if the splinter is deep, near the eye, infected, or cannot be removed easily