Wash your hands and the area with soap and water
Sterilize a needle and tweezers with rubbing alcohol
Soak the area in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes to soften the skin
Use the needle to gently open the skin over the splinter if needed
Grasp the exposed end of the splinter with tweezers
Pull it out slowly in the same direction it entered
If the splinter is fully under the skin, avoid digging deeply
Clean the area again with soap and water after removal
Apply an antiseptic or antibiotic ointment
Cover with a clean bandage
Seek medical help if the splinter is very deep, near the eye, under a nail, or cannot be removed easily
Seek medical help if there is redness, swelling, pus, fever, or worsening pain
Check that your tetanus shot is up to date if the splinter was dirty or caused a puncture wound