Wash your hands with soap and water.
Clean the skin around the splinter with soap and water or antiseptic.
If the splinter is near the surface, soak the area in warm water for 10–15 minutes to soften the skin.
Use clean tweezers to grasp the splinter close to the skin.
Pull the splinter out in the same direction it entered.
If a small needle is needed, sterilize it with rubbing alcohol and use it only to lift the splinter tip.
After removal, rinse the area with clean water.
Apply antiseptic to the area.
Cover with a small bandage or sterile dressing.
Monitor for redness, increasing pain, swelling, warmth, pus, or fever.
Get medical care urgently if the splinter is deep, large, or cannot be removed easily.
Get medical care if the splinter is in/near the eye, under a fingernail with significant pain, or involves an animal/human bite.
Get medical care if the splinter is contaminated with dirt/rust and you may need a tetanus booster.
Get medical care if signs of infection appear or if you cannot remove it after a couple of attempts.