How Do You Remove Foam Insulation From Hands?
Whether minimally expansive, for use around windows and doors, or maximum expansion for filling large voids and wall cavities, applying DIY spray foam insulation is a messy procedure. Most applicators would rather invest in a cheap pair of painter’s coveralls, latex gloves, safety goggles and a respirator, in order to avoid getting spray foam on them. In this article, I describe how to remove it from your hands and skin. Avoid prolonged exposure to Acetone. Acetone will soften and remove uncured foam insulation from your skin. Acetone, a highly flammable solvent, should never be used near sparks or open flames (cigarettes included)! Use harsh chemical solvent sparingly, since they will dry out your skin. Wash thoroughly with hot soapy water. Scrape foam off with a fingernail or a stiff bristle brush once it has cured. Then, scrub with pumice soap and hot water. Wait it out if you can stand to. Cured foam insulation will eventually wear itself off, after several days.
