Usually children and even adults dread even at the thought of splinters and couldn’t bear the pain of removing it by digging the skin using needles and tweezers. This process is very painful and requires a lot of skill and patience. You may not need to go through this torture anymore as there is a painless method to remove splinters from the skin. Save yourself from the unbearable pain and here is how to remove a splinter easily and painlessly. 
First have a look at the injured area and observe the shape of the splinter without touching it. If the splinter is sharp it can go deeper and cause more pain and if the splinter is brittle in shape it can break into multiple pieces and cause more difficulty in removing it. After examining it carefully using a magnifying class you should wash your hands thoroughly using a soap and dry gently with the help of towel or wipes without rubbing it too hard. Make sure you don’t ever squeeze the splinter or rub the area as it will cause unbearable pain.
Now that you are sure of the shape and size of the splinter you can work on a plan to remove it without much pain. Using baking soda method is best suited for invisible splinters embedded deep into the skin. Baking soda will make your skin a little swollen and cause the expulsion of the splinter from the body.
Add water to 1/4 tablespoon of baking soda powder and make a thick homogeneous paste. Smear the thick baking soda paste on a bandage and put the bandage above the affected area by the splinter. Protect the bandaged area and make sure the bandage remains there undisturbed for the next 24 hours.
Remove the bandage gently after 24 hours, either the splinter maybe visible sticking out of the skin or it may be hanging out of the skin without being visible. Pick the sprinter with tweezers and gently rinse the skin with soap and water. If you are not able to see the splinter then simply rinse your hands and you will get rid of the splinter. Apply the baking soda paste and the bandage for another 24 hours for 3-4 days to ensure all particles have been ejected out.
To further reduce the pain you can take assistance of topical anesthesia and apply it on the area which was wounded by the splinter. Although this method is painless still the wound may swell and you may feel pain when the splinter is removed. Do ensure to take a proper care of the swollen area.
This is the best way to remove a splinter without cutting and digging your skin. Do spread the word about this splinter removal tips and this website where you can find alternative methods to get rid of injuries and ailments which usually require a very painful method to cure. Wishing a healthy and stress free day ahead to all our readers and visit for more home remedy tips.