How to Get Varnish off Your Hands? [Answered Elaborately]

Varnish is a substance we all are familiar with and there is a fact about it. It is not always easy to get rid of it from the skin. Most of the time it’s the oil-based substance in it that makes the process harder.

So here we are on the journey to find how to get varnish off your hands?

In order to get the varnish off our hands, we can follow some easy steps. For oil-based varnish we can use peanut butter or paint thinner. For the nail polish varnish, we can use nail polish remover. Also for rapid results, we can go for commercial substances like rubbing alcohol or mineral spirit.

Let us know about the hacks in detail which will be discussed throughout the whole article-

How to Get Varnish off Your Hands?

You might have faced difficulties at some point while working with varnish to get it off your hands. No doubt varnish is a stubborn substance for its oil-based chemical combination. Let’s find some quick hacks to remove it from your hands.

Method #1: By Using Vinegar

The presence of Vinegar will always remove the toughest of varnish there is! It is here for the rescue. 

So, start by applying vinegar to the surface of your stained hand and scrub it gently. Keep on scrubbing until it shows the difference. Next, wash the hands-off with warm water and use a moisturizer afterward. 

Method #2: By Using Toothpaste

You cannot go wrong with toothpaste in the case of varnish. Wanna know how?

Well, toothpaste is one of the handiest substances that can be found in every house. All you need to do is to apply it to your hands. Let it rest for a couple of seconds.

Also, don’t forget to massage the skin. Finally, clean it off with warm water.

Method #3: By Using Coconut Oil

Struggling with varnish stains on your hands? Don’t worry, coconut oil will help out. Oils are the most convenient liquid which would solve your varnish stain problem without even causing any harm to your skin. 

So, apply coconut oil and rub your stained hand area. Then, wash the oil off with soap and lukewarm water. It will work like magic

Step-Step Guideline For Different Types of Varnish

Different types of varnish will require different styles of solutions. So, we’ve taken matters into our hands and prepared a step-step process/guideline for you to follow. 

You might be wondering what is the easiest way to remove varnish?

There are several ways. Using peanut butter and water detergents is the most popular method. These substances are cheap and easy to get. But we have more secret recipes to get you going.

Let’s check em out- 

For the Oil-Based Varnish

Oil-based varnish is a substance containing cooking oil in it. There is also resin mixed with the oil along with some solvent to come up with the correct consistency. 

Method #1: Usage of Peanut Butter

For this method, here are the 3 simple steps for you to follow.

Step 1: Cover varnish the affected surface of your hands with certain portions of  Peanut Butter.

Step 2: Next, rub the affected place until you see the peanut butter is creating any difference in the affected area. It’s the peanut butter oil that will help to get rid of the sticky varnish from the skin.

Step 3: Lastly wash your hand with warm water and during the water flow, keep on rubbing your hands. It will help to remove the stickiness of the varnish better.

Method #2: Usage of Dish Wash Detergent / High PH Soaps

Here I am adding the stepwise guide to follow with dish wash detergent/ high PH soap.

Step 1: Apply detergent/liquid dish wash / High PH soap on the varnish affected area of your skin and gently rub that place.

Step 2: Next, keep on rubbing until it removes the greasiness from the surface. 

Step 3: Wash your hand with warm water. This should work like magic to cut off the greasy feeling from the hand.

Method #3. Usage of a Paint Thinner

Let us see the steps to follow with paint thinner.

Step 1: Soak your affected hand directly on the paint thinner and wait for a while to liquefy the varnish. 

Step 2: Then, take your hands out from the thinner jar and apply the dishwasher over it. Mob the skin surface with your fingers for a few seconds.

Step 3: Finally place the hands under running water and wash them well until it cleans all the stains from your hand.

Tip: Do not keep high PH soap/detergent for longer. It might hamper your skin texture. Put some skin moisturizer after cleaning your hands.

For Nail-Polish Varnish

Nail polish varnish contains cosmetic liquor which has a special quality of drying fast.

Usage of a Nail-Polish Remover

Step 1: You will need a cotton pad soaked in nail polish remover(our pick: Pronto 100% Pure Acetone). Do make sure the remover is not dripping off from the cotton pad. Soak it gently. 

Step 2: Next, mob the varnish of the hand with the soaked cotton ball and wait until it neutralizes the varnish from the place.

Step 3: Then, apply some liquid hand-wash on the top of the remover onto the affected area and rub gently. Let the hand-wash create its soap bubble. Finally, place your hand under runny water and clean the soap out.

Using Commercial Substances

Commercial substances for varnish removal are substances that are usually used in a higher quantity mostly for industrial uses. These kinds of substances are for faster and more effective results. 

Mineral Spirit

Step 1: Firstly, soak an old white cloth with mineral spirit. It works better with uncolored old cloth or a rug.

Step 2: Next, wrap your hands with the soaked cloth and wait for a few seconds. Don’t forget to rub the place gently with the soaked cloth to fade the stain.

Step 3: Spirit might act a little harsh on your skin so don’t forget to clean the skin with mild detergent and lukewarm water. Put some moisturizer on to reduce the harm to your skin lastly.

Rubbing Alcohol

Step 1: Soak a cotton ball or old piece of cloth to absorb some rubbing alcohol on it. And rub your skin with that wet cloth.

Step 2: Wait for the alcohol to do its job. It will liquify the toughest stains on your hand. 

Step 3: Do not neglect the harshness of alcohol so don’t forget to use warm water and gentle soap while removing the alcohol. End the process by applying some hand cream or lotion to your hand. It will reduce irritation.  

FAQ’s

Conclusion

I hope you get an overall idea of what can be the situations with varnish as well as the guideline on how to get varnish off your skin.

One last tip for all the varnish users- do not use varnishes in stuffy places where there is not enough airflow. Because the varnish might cause health issues sometimes. 

That’s it! Take care!