what's the best way to remove grease from your hands and fingernails

Philippines
September 10, 2010 2:16am CST
been working on my car andnow i'm kinda like a regular grease monkey i got grease all over me face, neck, back, hands everywhere! after working on my car i usually spend hours in the bathroom trying to remove everything but the worst part is always on my hands and fingernails i just can't seem to remove them immediately i've tried detergents, liquid soaps arghhh maybe acid will work eh? any tips? ladies? guys? mechanics?
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Chysom Scott
@CJscott (4187)
• Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
10 Sep 10
There is a soap my dad used called "fast orange" it worked really well. Aside from that, I could only suggest using a stainless steel scouring pad. Good Luck.
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chipesterkhan
@chipesterkhan (2925)
• Philippines
10 Sep 10
i should really start to learn how to use gloves when working on m car
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Chysom Scott
@CJscott (4187)
• Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
11 Sep 10
Just make sure it is a pair that is cheap, and not to absorbent. I hear synthetic leathers work well. Personally I take my car to the shop. I don't have, or have the inclination to get the know how. Sincerely and With Appreciation.
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Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20156)
• India
12 Sep 10
Hello i had faced this problem once, it was usual grease that is used in machines, i wiped first with cotton and next applied kerosene oil, it helped, next i used soap with warm water.. Thanks for sharing. Welcome always, cheers. Professor. .
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117218)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Mar 21
Yikes, I would want to use kerosene on my skin but I do use Baking Soda and salt, it's nontoxic.
Andrealoves7and8
@rogue13xmen13 (14402)
• United States
10 Sep 10
Soap bars with beads in them work, or hand soap with bead and antibacterial chemicals usually get the grease out of you hands. That is what I use.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117218)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Mar 21
Baking soda and some salt also works well and isn't toxic.
Theresaaiza
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
10 Sep 10
I dunno how difficult that kind of grease can be, but for just any type of grease, like oil on my hands, I really just use detergent. It works for me. Maybe you can try lemon? Or soak your hands in vinegar? *shrugs... then rinse it off with detergent. I prefer the powdered ones because it bubbles a lot.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117218)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Mar 21
Or just try using both baking soda and salt, it works wonders on cleaning so many things.