Soak fingers in warm soapy water for 10–20 minutes
Gently rub and roll the bonded skin apart while still soaking
Apply petroleum jelly or cooking oil to the glued area and rub for 1–2 minutes
Repeat soaking in warm soapy water and gently peel or roll residue off
Use an emery board or pumice stone to carefully buff softened glue off the skin
Apply a small amount of acetone-based nail polish remover to a cotton pad and dab the glue (avoid open cuts)
Wait 30–60 seconds, then rub gently; repeat as needed
Wash with soap and water after acetone use
If acetone isn’t available, use a solvent-free product labeled for cyanoacrylate (super glue) removal, following the label
If glue is completely bonded and won’t release, soak longer and keep working gently rather than pulling hard
Seek medical help if skin is stuck together tightly, there’s pain, numbness, severe swelling, or glue covers eyes/mouth/genitals
Do not use forceful pulling, sharp tools, or hot heat (to avoid burns)