How do I get gentian violet off my skin??

[kathyd]

Argh!! Didn't have a spray end, and cotton wool with ladylike dabbing did nothing, so ended up tipping the bottle over the bird - and my hands are purple all over!! Legs too a bit where it soaked through my jeans, but not too bad. But my hands are terrible! Got ppl coming for dinner tomorrow, just off to cook for them . Lol . Seriously, is there a way, or is this just another learning experience...

[Nicos]

Very fine sand paper!....that's was I use

...nice bit of hand cream afterwards .... et voila!....

altogether now....."Now hands that do dishes can feel soft as your face"....

oh no....it's memory Lane time again folks!!!!....

Fairy Liquid - 1991 UK Advert - YouTube

[rustylady]

Mix granulated sugar with a little oil and rub into your hands. Then rinse off.

[RichmondHens]

Gosh Rustlady didn't know that one. I have found it will come off skin - eventually. But not off clothes! Have certainly a couple of pairs of trousers permanently stained plus some old wellies.

If you think purple hands are shocking Kathy, let me tell you a little story about my feed merchant, who was spraying a sheep's foot with the stuff and the top sort of exploded upwards into her face. She had to go to a party later and apparently glowed under the disco lights!!

[kathyd]

Rofl RH, you've made me feel so much better .

[VirginVegGrower]

Eventually is the answer

[Glutton4...]

Alcohol - no, not internally! Soak a cotton pad or something, in Vodka, and that should wipe it off!

[kathyd]

Alcohol - no, not internally! Soak a cotton pad or something, in Vodka, and that should wipe it off!

Ooo! I've been looking for an excuse to buy some vodka! Excellent idea

[Nicos]

Alcohol - no, not internally! Soak a cotton pad or something, in Vodka, and that should wipe it off!

....such a waste!