Children love to create groovy and abstract clothes using tie dye technique. And although we recommend do-it-yourselfers to wear latex gloves when dyeing, sometimes there are accidents that lead to stained fingers and palms. Do not worry—your toddler’s hands will not have faded for a long time.
After your project, wash your hands with soap as soon as possible. Hand soap or dish soap for general use should work very well. The dye that has not been absorbed into the skin should flow into the drain, but stubborn dry spots may remain. In this matter, try one of these five other methods to get the tie-dye from the hands safely and effectively. (Note that they are all safe for the little ones, but parents should pay attention to the sensitivity and irritation of the skin).
1. Bicarbonate
Baking soda can break down the active ingredients of tie-dye. First, create a paste by mixing a piece-sized amount of baking soda with water. Diluted baking soda has soft abrasive properties and is less hard on sensitive skin. Then rub the mixture on your hands stained with dye and rub thoroughly under running water. Tie dye color should be lifted from the skin.
2. Peeling
If you do not have baking soda, you can remove the tie-dye from your skin with other abrasive materials. For example, mix sugar with a hand lotion, rely on a pumice stone or take your face scrub to the bathroom. RUB your hands with these items, then wash them under running water, fade or completely remove the dye.
3. Oil-based elements
Products based on oil also break tincture on the skin. They are almost as effective as baking soda and less hard, so they do not leave the skin red and irritated. Start with olive oil, oil-based lotion or baby oil in the closet. Massage the product into your colored skin for a few minutes; you can use a washcloth or cotton ball so that your hands do not get greasy. Wash it and repeat if necessary.
4. Vinegar
Get ready to smell the vinegar when you use this method to get the tie-dye out of your hands! Vinegar safely removes dead cells-including tie-dye-from your top layer of skin. Apply the product to your hands with a cloth or cotton ball and massage for a few minutes. Wash your hands and repeat as needed. Note that this method can irritate sensitive skin.
5. Professional products
Parents can buy professional stain removers online or in the store. Choose an over-the-counter product that is safe for the skin and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Makeup remover wipes (like these) can work especially well-and they can also action hair dye stains on the skin!
