sarahrachel

Does anyone know any possible way to get black walnut stains off of my hands? I shelled about 1 five gallon bucket and I have about 3 more to go. I did about a half a bucket yesterday with regular garden gloves on and my hands were a little stained. So today, I wore latex gloves like my mom suggested and now my thumbs are black and I shelled just as many.

I’ve tried soap and hot water, shampoo, face wash, WD-40, Vaseline, lemon juice, salt, bleach, and lotion, all to no prevail. Any other ideas or cures??

The only good thing, it won't wear off on anything, so I can still quilt!

kathyd

Try some hand cleaners from the automotive store. I believe one of them is called "Goop" another is "Goof Off". I don't know if they will work but could be worth a try.
Those walnuts will taste really good in some pumpkin bread this fall!! (and fudge...can't forget fudge!)

Selena

Time and washing lots of dishes.

Yellow Bird

Here is an answer from eHow

http://www.ehow.com/how_5059329_clea...ain-hands.html

Glassquilt

Just get out your gloves. A lady always wears gloves. :)

jbud2

that's what I was going to say. . .

Mitch's mom

Try some coconut oil. Kroger and Walmart sell it in a 1 quart jar in with the other shortenings and oils. It runs around 5.00, no need to buy the high dollar virgin cold pressed oil for this job.

I always try to remove stains or tough dirt with like substances. Coconuts and walnuts - nuts!

redkimba

Oh, I wish I lived closer to you. What a wonderful wealth of natural dye for fabric. :lol:

luv-e

Oh!!!! Lucky you having Black Walnuts!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

GAgal

Always works.