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Using a needle to remove a splinter

Some splinters can get very deep and the only real course of action is to use a needle. Before using a needle you should sterilize it. The simplest way to sterilize a needle is to hold lit over an open flame for a second. A match of candle will do.

It can be difficult to hold a sewing needle stable while trying to remove a splinter. To give yourself something easier to hold onto, push the blunt end of the needle into a cork from a bottle of wine until it is very secure. Now you can hold the needle with a sort of handle, making manipulations much easier. Moreover, this needle is a lot easier to store on a shelf in the bathroom, without it getting lost, falling on the carpet.

Using a safety pin can be better as it is also easier to hold.

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R u mad? Comments By: anon That is PAINFUL! And you didn't explain how to actually remove the splinter either.   Please help Comments By: Dean Faulkner look i am 16 years old and right this second on this day the 15th february 2006 i have a splinter on the thumb on the part where u can bend your thumb over 3 class mates and a teacher try to squeasse it out notihng can get it out but the one thing it hurts me really bad even when trying to squesse it havent even got to cutting my skin yet :{ please type back dont think oh this post was last week this man will never come back to read i am saving this to my favourites and i will check it every day thanks for your help!   Wine - what a good idea Comments By: Pete Ideally, drink the bottle of wine before using the cork on the needle, this will help lessen the pain.   drinking wine at 16?? Comments By: cristinella he is 16 years old, why would he be drinking wine?