Zelenka has long become an indispensable drug that is stored in every home medicine cabinet. Brilliant green solution has bactericidal and disinfectant properties. The product is indispensable when treating dentures, scratches, postoperative sutures, as an antiseptic.
Often, after using it, bright green spots remain on different parts of the body. But don't panic or get upset. We'll fix everything. Zelenka rubs off well and doesn’t even leave marks on the skin. In this article we bring to your attention various options for how to remove brilliant green.
From the skin of various areas of the body
Zelenka belongs to aniline dyes. The drug leaves persistent stains on the skin that do not go away for several days. It is not easy to protect your hands from a corrosive product, even if you are wearing thin, sterile gloves. It is advisable to remove the dye immediately, without waiting for it to dry. If you don’t have time, you should use some methods to remove it. Let's find out how to remove brilliant green from skin.
From the face
How to remove brilliant green from facial skin? Using the following means:
- hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine;
- laundry soap;
- face scrub;
- fat cream;
- alcohol wipes;
- tonic or alcohol;
- toothpaste;
- whiteness;
- lemon;
- olive oil;
- baking soda.
The procedure consists of vigorously rubbing the stained area and rinsing with warm water.
From hand
Hands most often “suffer” from using brilliant green.
Let's look at how to wash off brilliant green from your hands:
- Lather the contaminated area with natural laundry soap, wipe thoroughly, and then rinse with warm water (soap is good for fresh stains);
- Apply a thick layer of thick cream, preferably for children, to the stain, leave for 10 minutes, then wipe with cotton pads;
- With salicylic alcohol applied to a cotton swab, clean the stained area until the brilliant green is completely washed off;
- Use toothpaste applied to a hard brush to clean the green area of the body - douse the brush with boiling water before the procedure;
- Using ordinary baking soda, diluted with water until a pasty mass is obtained, wash the stain in a circular motion, then rinse with warm water;
- lemon or lime juice applied to the stain for 3-4 minutes; after the procedure, the area is washed with warm water.
For effectiveness, place a slice of lemon on top of the juice.
From nails and fingers
How to wash brilliant green from nails and fingers? The fastest way is to use alcohol-containing cosmetics - cologne, perfume, lotion. Cosmetic coconut milk for makeup removal is great for solving the problem. From folk remedies, a mixture of alcohol and lemon juice in a ratio of 5:1 is suitable. A porridge-like mixture of baking soda with added water remains an indispensable assistant.
From the body
How do you wash brilliant green off your body? Various methods are used:
- Detergent.If you get brilliant green on your body, take a warm shower, then apply liquid soap to the contaminated area and rub thoroughly with a sponge or washcloth. Rinse with warm water and repeat the procedure if necessary. A cosmetic scrub, bought in a store or made with your own hands, helps a lot. Before use, study the ingredients list and what skin type it is suitable for. The processing procedure is the same as with liquid soap. After the procedure, it is recommended to apply a nourishing cream to the treated area.
- Cosmetic product. Wet wipes work well to remove fresh stains. The greasy cream completely covers the stain and is later washed off with soapy water. Makeup remover milk gently removes all impurities.
- Pharmacy drugs. The most effective drug available in every first aid kit is salicylic or medical alcohol. After treating the contaminated area with a small amount of product applied to a cotton swab, the stain disappears without a trace. If the stain is old, you can repeat the procedure after some time until the stain is completely removed. Hydrogen peroxide will take longer. When applying the product to the area, they need to clean the stain from the brilliant green.
- Household chemicals. Toothpaste contains a large amount of whitening substance, so you can wash off the brilliant green without much difficulty. Using baking soda can easily get rid of green stains. It is not advisable to use this product for sensitive skin; it dries out the skin greatly.
- Natural remedies. Lemon juice, when applied to a contaminated area for a few minutes, destroys the pigment, and the treated area becomes light. Oxalic acid removes greens with a gentle and gentle action.It is enough to rub the dirty area with a clean sheet.
After chickenpox
After chickenpox, the entire body of a child, and sometimes an adult, becomes green. How to remove brilliant green from skin quickly? There are several options:
- after a couple of procedures with a warm bath, with the obligatory addition of laundry soap, the green traces are washed off;
- The best remedy is considered to be vegetable oil, sunflower or olive oil - traces of brilliant green disappear, the skin receives additional nutrition and hydration.
How to wash off the brilliant green? You can wash zelenku with paste-like soda and makeup remover, provided you are not allergic to the composition. Chlorinated products and alcohol-containing liquids are not recommended for use on delicate children's skin.
How to wash brilliant green from hair
How to remove brilliant green from hair:
- Lemon. To do this, take a whole lemon and cut it into halves. For people with short hair, the procedure will be easier. For those with long hair, it is better to pin up clean strands and leave the dirty part free. Then you need to squeeze the dirty hair between the lemon halves and rub vigorously. Lemon juice will significantly speed up the cleansing process. The procedure lasting 10-15 minutes must be repeated until complete cleansing.
- Soap. Before the procedure, you need to dilute half a bar of soap in warm water until completely dissolved. Then place the dirty strands in a container with the solution and, squeezing them with your hands, gradually wash off the brilliant green.
- Oil. Olive or vegetable oil is applied to the hair, and the head is wrapped in a towel for better soaking. Then rub thoroughly and wash your hair.
- Alcohol. Apply the product to the stained area with a cotton pad soaked in alcohol, lightly moisten it, then rinse with warm water.
You can apply oil after the alcohol procedure.
How to remove stains from clothes
Let's consider how to wipe off the brilliant green if your clothes accidentally get dirty:
- It is good to wash white things or fabrics without patterns with a solution of hydrogen peroxide - just treat with a moistened cotton pad and rinse after 15 minutes;
- remove old stains with acetone, wash and rinse after the procedure;
- vinegar diluted equally with water, after sprinkling the dirty area with salt;
- Moisten the area with ammonia, leave for 10 minutes, then wash and soap with laundry soap;
- All fabrics, including woolen and delicate ones, are cleaned with medical alcohol; to do this, moisten the contaminated area, leave for 5-7 minutes, soap and rinse.
You can clean your shoes using the same methods.
How can you discolor greenery?
Brilliant green contains alcohol, so it is quite possible to discolor it using an alcohol-containing liquid. Any alcohol is suitable for this purpose: vodka, cologne, ethyl, salicylic and others. Apply the substance to the contaminated area and rub lightly.
Citric acid is also suitable for bleaching. You need to prepare a solution of water and lemon juice in a 1:1 ratio and treat the area with a moistened napkin.
Conclusion
This common medical product sometimes leaves marks on the human body and on his clothing. Almost all stains, even the oldest ones, can be removed. In order for the cleaning process to take place quickly and effectively, you do not need to wait for the brilliant green to penetrate deeply into the skin or other surfaces. It will be more difficult to get rid of a dried stain than a fresh one. Use our recommendations on how to remove brilliant green and remove stains with ease.
