How to forget about dirt under your nails when transplanting flowers and not spend money on gloves

Growing crops at home requires dirty work. You have to deal with replanting indoor flowers, picking seedlings, and then cleaning out the dirt under your fingernails. At the same time, nails and skin get very dirty, and it is inconvenient to work with gloves. A couple of useful tips will help keep your hands clean and well-groomed.

Nail protection

Gloves are the best way to protect your hands. You can further enhance the protection by lubricating your hands with a cream containing silicone. It perfectly moisturizes and covers the skin with a thin layer that protects it from water, salt, acid and alkaline solutions. But they are not always at hand. And not all flower growers like to wear them, because their fingers become less dexterous and clumsy.

Regular soap

There are so-called liquid gloves on sale, they are expensive. But ordinary liquid soap can be used for this purpose. Apply it liberally to your hands and dry. The protective soap film will not allow dirt to penetrate deep into the skin.
There is an easy way to protect not only your skin, but also your nails and cuticle edges using bar soap. Suitable for replanting a flower or loosening the soil.

The type of soap does not matter; laundry, baby or cosmetic will do.

You need to follow these simple steps:

1. Lightly moisten the surface of the soap.
2. Scratch its surface with your nails, walk along the cuticle and nail folds.
   
3. Rub the skin with a thin layer of damp soap.
4. Dry your hands slightly before working.

Moisturized soap spreads easily over the skin and gets under nails of any length. Now you can start the dirty work. Then wash your hands well with warm water.
Since the soap got stuck under the overgrown part of the nail plate, the particles of the earth did not penetrate deeply and did not eat into hard-to-reach areas. A soap film on your hands will prevent the skin from becoming rough. Upon completion of the work, you will not have to scrub your nails with a brush or bleach them.

Protective cream

Soap has a serious drawback - it dries out the nail plate and the skin of the hands. I and my nails prefer to lubricate my hands and nails with a thick layer of simple nourishing cream, it’s good when it remains under the nails. When dry, put on gardening gloves and work. Even if soil gets in, everything is washed off very quickly.

Special creams contain medical silicone, which protects the skin from the adverse effects of working with moisture and soil, creating a thin film. It does not allow particles of earth, water and aggressive substances to enter the skin. The cream will help keep the skin soft.

How to remove any dirt from nails

If your hands are already dirty and it’s too late to use protective equipment, folk methods for quick cleaning will help tidy up your appearance. Simple remedies will moisturize and nourish rough areas and whiten nails. It is not necessary to buy creams and preparations; in the medicine cabinet and in the kitchen there are no less effective cheap products.
Those with strong nail plates are very lucky. After working with the soil, they just need to wash some small object (scarf, socks) and their hands will quickly get in order. But you should still choose a gentle detergent or use baby soap.
Those with brittle nails should further protect them afterwards. Grind 1-2 drops of any vitamin in oil (A, E, D) on your fingertips. Your hands will look like they did after a salon manicure.

Questions and answers

How to whiten nails at home?
There is an effective remedy for cases when it is not possible to remove dirt using other methods. But it must be used carefully and infrequently, because the substances may cause slight irritation. And also cannot be used if there are scratches or wounds - it will sting strongly.
It is necessary to prepare a solution of 1 tbsp. l. liquid soap (dishwashing detergent will do) and 2 tbsp. l. hydrogen peroxide, 1 tsp. ammonia. Mix the ingredients, lubricate your hands, moisten your fingertips. After 2-5 minutes, rinse thoroughly with soap and water.

How to use plants in hand care?

Plants whose juice contains natural acid (sorrel, currant or rhubarb) perfectly cleanse the skin and nails. Just rub a few leaves with your palms, then rinse with water. The product works no worse than pharmaceutical drugs.
Citrus fruits are great for whitening nails. If fresh fruit is not available, you can use lemon juice or diluted citric acid crystals. Pour half a glass of warm water into a small bowl and mix with 5-6 tbsp. lemon juice. You can add a few drops of vitamin oil solution.

Fingers are dipped into the solution for 10-15 minutes, then wiped with a napkin.

How to protect brittle nails during gardening?
Popular advice recommends trying the simplest false nails to keep your own nails clean and protected from brittleness. Don't make them too long.The edge is cut to the exact size of your nail plate so that the nail bed does not get dirty.
After any work, the nails do not break and look well-groomed. Any dirt is easily washed off from the artificial surface. Upon completion of the work, the linings are simply removed with a special means.

After dirty work with soil, you should not forget about caring for the skin of your hands. Simple tricks can help keep your nails clean and strong. To do this, you don’t need to buy expensive products or spend hours in beauty salons. Most housewives have everything they need at home.