For cuts and abrasions, it is necessary to quickly treat the affected area of the skin so that infection does not enter the bloodstream. However, by accident or due to a leak in the bottle, the product may end up on exposed areas - hands and face. Before washing iodine from the skin, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the contraindications and determine whether the person is allergic to the components.
How can you remove marks from the skin of your hands and body?
To remove iodine stains from the skin, choose products with gentle ingredients. Remember that many bleaches and alcohol-based products dry out the skin, so apply a moisturizer to your hands and body after treatment.
Available means
Citric acid or lemon juice.
Natural lemon juice is a natural bleach. Soak a cotton swab in the liquid and gently wipe the contaminated area.
If you don't have citrus in your kitchen, use citric acid. Take 1 tbsp. l. powder and mix with 2 tbsp. l. warm water. Mix, apply the solution to a cotton swab and treat contaminated skin.
Raw potatoes.
Potato juice is also used to whiten skin, so it can easily deal with iodine stains. Take a small tuber, wash it and cut it lengthwise. Apply one half of the fruit to the skin and rub until the stain disappears.
Baking soda.
Baking soda is known for its cleansing properties. If you need to wash your hands of iodine, prepare a soda solution by taking 1 liter of water and 3 tbsp. l. soda Stir and dip the brush into the solution for 15 minutes. Then rinse your hands with running water and lubricate with nourishing cream.
Pharmacy products
Hydrogen peroxide.
Take a cosmetic pad, apply some peroxide and gently wipe the skin. If the stain is large, moisten the disc generously and apply to the stain for a few minutes. Peroxide dries out the skin, so after removing impurities, use a rich cream.
Chlorhexidine.
Soak a cotton cloth in chlorhexidine (1%). Apply the resulting compress to the skin area and secure with a napkin. After 5 minutes, remove.
Aspirin.
Grind 2 tablets into powder. Add 0.5 tsp. water and stir. Apply the resulting paste to the stain on the skin and apply cotton wool. After 3 minutes, remove the compress and wash off any remaining product from the skin.
Alcohol.
Medical alcohol cleans best. If you have the product in your first aid kit, apply a small amount to a piece of cotton wool and gently wipe the contaminated skin.
Alcohol can be replaced with any alcohol-containing product, such as lotion or cologne.
Detergents
Soap solution.
Rub a damp washcloth with a bar of toilet soap and use the sponge to wipe the soiled skin. You can take dishwashing detergent - it will cope better with large stains.
Nail polish remover.
Use this remedy as a last resort if other methods have not helped. Nail polish remover contains acetone, which is very drying to the skin.
If the stain is stubborn, take the product and soak a sponge or cotton swab with it. Wipe skin gently and wash thoroughly with soap and water. Afterwards, use a nourishing cream.
How to treat iodine burns
The action of iodine often leaves burns on the skin, the damaged area hurts and peels. To avoid this unpleasant phenomenon, wear latex medical gloves when working with iodine. If, when iodine gets on the skin, its concentration is so high that a burn occurs, it is necessary to provide first aid to the victim:
- rinse the surface with cold running water;
- To numb the injury site, you can use menthol toothpaste; it is applied on top of the burn.
If a blister forms on the skin, you should consult a doctor who will prescribe a course of treatment. Folk remedies used:
- sea buckthorn oil;
- aloe vera leaf paste;
- tea compress;
- grated fresh potatoes.
It is important to prevent infection from occurring. Medicinal ointments are used as antiseptics: Levomekol, Dermazin, Bepanten.
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How to remove blemishes from face
Facial skin is thinner and more sensitive, so it requires more careful treatment. To cleanse iodine stains, use hypoallergenic gentle products, otherwise the procedure may lead to an allergic reaction or burns.
Fat cream.
Apply a thick layer of cream to the stain. Leave the product on for 10 minutes, but do not rub it into the skin. Afterwards, carefully remove the cream and wipe the area with facial lotion. Instead of cream, you can use cosmetic oil.
Laundry soap.
This is a hypoallergenic product without fragrances or aggressive components. Wet the bar with water and rub it in your hands until a thick foam appears. Apply it to the contaminated area and let it dry. Then gently wipe with a cotton pad and rinse off any remaining soap.
Sea salt and honey.
To cleanse your face of brown spots, prepare a scrub by mixing 2 parts honey and 1 part sea salt. Gently rub the mixture into the skin, then wipe off the mixture with a soft cloth.
Things to remember
Iodine solution is used for medicinal purposes; it heals wounds well, and helps relieve swelling and inflammation. But after iodine grids, the pigment is absorbed into the skin and is not easy to remove. It is worth remembering that this should not be done during illness, because health is more important.
Even if iodine stains appear accidentally, the iodine should be washed off immediately, because getting too much of this substance on the skin can cause a burn. Plus, it makes it easier to get rid of stains.
From the available products, you should choose those that will not harm the skin. Special care is needed if a child gets dirty. It is better not to be zealous, trying to rub off the stain. Sooner or later, the remaining iodine will be washed off, so there is no need to create additional troubles.
How to wash off iodine from nails
Careless handling of iodine solution can ruin your manicure, including gel polish. Using proven home remedies, you can remove stains and restore a neat appearance to your manicure.
Medical alcohol.
Soak a cotton pad in the product and gently blot the stain on the nail. Try not to rub the alcohol, otherwise brown stains will remain on the nail. Then wash your hands with soap.
Toothpaste.
Choose a paste with an enamel whitening effect. Apply the product liberally to dirty nails and wipe off with a damp cotton sponge after 15 minutes.
Ammonia.
If your hands are very dirty, make a hand bath with ammonia. Mix the product in equal proportions with warm water. Dip your fingertips into the bath for 15 minutes. You can repeat the procedure several times. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap to eliminate the pungent odor.
Lemon juice.
Rub the pulp of a fresh lemon onto your nail plate, then wash and moisturize your hands. This product will help remove traces of iodine and whiten your nails.
Nail polish remover.
Apply the liquid to a cotton pad and wipe the nail. This method may ruin a regular manicure, but will not damage the gel polish coating.
How to refine gold
Modern people decorate themselves with jewelry made of silver and gold. And how unpleasant it can be when iodine accidentally gets on them. Leaving behind noticeable spots, the appearance is lost. How can you wipe off this brown antimicrobial agent from products without affecting your expensive items? The work can be roughly divided into two stages:
- Laundry soap is grated and diluted with hot water. Jewelry is immersed in a soapy solution. The purpose of this stage: to steam out the impurities.
- Clean thoroughly with a brush and toothpaste. Such work should be carried out with extreme caution so as not to harm the jewelry.
If after two stages the result of the process is not satisfactory, then chemical “procedures” can be applied:
Ammonia alcohol. Dilute in warm water, 10-20 ml of ammonia (the smell is specific, of course), dishwashing liquid (any). Immerse the product in this solution for several hours. From time to time, remove from the solution and inspect. If the result becomes noticeable, it would be a good idea to rub it with a dampened clean cloth in the same solution.
To clean gold, use vinegar and soda.
You need to take:
- 2-3 tbsp. l. baking soda
- 50-70 gr. quicklime
- 2 tbsp. l. salt
- 1 tbsp. l. 9% vinegar
Everything is mixed in water and boiled. Objects are placed in the hot solution. Inspections are carried out periodically and repeated until the contamination disappears.
Now you know how to clean jewelry at home, but you should not forget about precautions on the skin when using iodine.
What to do if iodine gets on your hair
The main rule is to act immediately. The solution not only leaves brown spots, but also destroys the hair structure.
Oil.
Flaxseed, olive or coconut will do. Apply a little oil to a cotton pad and wipe the stained area. Then wash your hair with shampoo. The disadvantage of this method is that it is difficult to wash the oil out of the hair, so it is better not to apply the product over the entire length. You can use special cosmetic oil, but the effect will be weaker.
Laundry soap.
Apply soap to hair and rinse with warm water. After washing, it is recommended to leave on a nourishing mask, as soap dries out curls, making them dull and unruly.
It is not difficult to remove iodine from skin, nails and hair. It is much more difficult to remove iodine stains from clothing. In these cases, it is better to take the items to the dry cleaner.
Cleaning carpet and furniture
There is no need to panic if iodine gets on a wooden surface - the substance will disappear on its own.
A solution of washing powder (6-8 tablespoons per liter of water), as well as a soap solution or stain removers, will help remove iodine from the carpet. If there is no opportunity or desire to use chemicals, home remedies are what you need.
Starch
This bulk substance reacts with iodine, which helps remove it from the carpet quickly and safely. It is necessary to moisten the yellow mark with water, sprinkle starch on top and rub thoroughly.
Raw potatoes
The principle is the same as that of starch. You can remove iodine from furniture with a tuber cut in half.
Ammonia
Pour ammonia solution (1 g of alcohol per glass of water) onto a rag and wash the stain. The disadvantage of this method is that ammonia leaves behind a strong, unpleasant odor that is difficult to remove. The method is suitable for upholstered furniture.
You can remove iodine from plastic or carpet in the same way as from linoleum using soda and ascorbic acid.
Hydrogen peroxide
Attention! Peroxide can discolor the carpet, so you need to use it very carefully.
- Rub the brown mark with soap. This way it will not increase in size.
- Wash with a cotton swab soaked in peroxide.
- Dry the carpet with a well-absorbent cloth.
Advice! If the iodine is deeply absorbed, after treating with peroxide, apply a 70% vinegar solution to the stain.
Fabric furniture can be washed with acetone or nail polish remover that contains it.
How to prevent emerald spots from appearing
If certain areas of the body are treated with antiseptics, colored marks cannot be avoided, but simple tips will help prevent the appearance of stains on healthy areas of the skin and surrounding objects:
- Choose a convenient release form. To the modern consumer, iodine and brilliant green are available in the form of applicator pencils. This form of release allows the preparation to be applied locally, only to those places where it is required, and also provides reliable protection against accidental spillage of the product.
- Handle with care. Place an open bottle only on a hard surface, after laying it down with newspaper or a thick napkin.
- Keep away from children. In a house where there are children, iodine and greens must be stored in cabinets that the child cannot reach. Do not leave products unattended and do not give your child bottles of antiseptic.
Modern pharmacology offers a wide range of colorless antiseptics that can be used as analogues of iodine and brilliant green: calendula tincture, Baneocin, Chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, Octenidine, etc. But in some cases, you cannot do without drugs known since time immemorial.
However, if trouble could not be avoided, you should not despair: proven methods will help you quickly solve the problem.
