9 Easy At-Home Methods to Remove Splinters Safely

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00:00Nine easy at home methods to remove splinters safely.

00:04Tweezers and Needle. Use sterilized tweezers to gently pull a visible

00:10splinter along its entry angle. Use a needle to expose buried tips.

00:15Tape and Glue. Press adhesive tape over a shallow splinter,

00:19then peel off to lift it. If needed, apply white school glue.

00:23Epsom Salt Soak. Soak in warm water with 2 tablespoons of Epsom salt for 15 to 20

00:29minutes. This softens skin, bringing splinters near the surface.

00:34Baking Soda Paste. Apply baking soda paste to the splinter,

00:38cover and leave for 24 hours, then remove bandage to expose the tip.

00:43Hydrogen Peroxide Soak. Hydrogen Peroxide foams to clear debris but harms healthy

00:49tissue and delays healing. Use a salicylic acid wart plaster instead.

00:55Honey Treatment. Apply thick honey to soften skin and draw moisture.

01:00Cover for several hours, then remove splinter with tweezers.

01:04Potato or Banana Peel. Place inner side of potato or banana peel over the splinter,

01:09secure with a bandage, and leave overnight to draw it closer.

01:14Vinegar Soak. Soak the area in vinegar for 15 to 20 minutes.

01:18Its acetic acid softens skin to help lift wooden or thorn splinters.

01:23Oil Treatment. Massage SkinSafe Oil into the splinter site or use an oil-soaked cotton ball.

01:29Then after a few hours, press gently to ease the splinter out.