This is how you clean your epoxy workspace

When you work with epoxy, it can get quite a mess. Spilled epoxy, pigments and full mixing cups mean you have a dirty workplace in no time. In this article we give you 5 tips for a clean workspace!

1. Keep your skin, hair and clothes clean.
2. Protect your workspace.
3. Remove epoxy (from hands and surfaces).
4. Clean mixing cups.
5. Dispose of empty epoxy bottles.

1. Keep your skin, hair and clothes clean

Keeping your skin, hair and clothes clean is one of the most important topics in this article. Epoxy can be a treacherous material and is not meant for skin contact. It is therefore important to always work with the right protective equipment.

For working with epoxy, we recommend wearing nitrile gloves. Make sure you always have more gloves on hand. That way, you will always have a spare pair if the first pair tears (the material is wafer-thin). Make sure you use nitrile gloves because only nitrile gloves offer full protection against epoxy. So do not use latex gloves. Moreover, always work with old clothes or an apron and make sure your hair does not come into contact with epoxy. This is because epoxy is difficult to get out of clothing and is also not good for your hair. Finally, it is advisable to wear safety glasses.

2. Protect your workspace

Protect the surface of your work area well while working with epoxy. You will see that drops of epoxy will regularly fall onto the table. To prevent this, we therefore recommend covering the table you are working on with protective foil. This keeps the table tidy. After use, simply throw away the foil.

For small jobs (such as making jewellery or coasters), you can use a silicone mat as a table mat. Epoxy does not adhere to silicone and when the epoxy has hardened, you simply wipe it off the mat. You can then reuse the silicone mat again. Ideal!

3. Remove epoxy (from hands and surfaces)

Did epoxy spill onto your hands or did a drop of epoxy end up on the table? Make sure you remove it immediately to avoid irritation. For removing epoxy, we sell RESION Cleaning Wipes. These special wipes clean epoxy very well, so that the surface no longer sticks and you can easily brush the resin off your hands.

Have you spilled larger amounts of epoxy? Then use acetone or vinegar to clean the surface. Note: do not use this to clean your hands.

4. Clean mixing cups

Do you use plastic RESION mixing cups and do you think it's a waste to buy new ones every time?Then simply leave the remaining epoxy to cure in the mixing container. After 1 to 2 days, you can gently press the epoxy out of the mould. It may help if you leave the mixing spatula in the mould.     

5. Dispose of empty epoxy bottles

We hear you thinking "Where can I dispose of my empty epoxy bottles?" If there is a small amount of epoxy left in the bottle, you have a few options.

• Pour over epoxy
  Planning to work with epoxy again? Then you can carefully pour the remains over into a new bottle. Just make sure you pour the epoxy into the right bottle.
  
  
• Throw away epoxy
  Uncured epoxy should be disposed of with chemical waste. Once the epoxy has completely hardened (after about 1 week) and no chemical reaction is taking place, you can dispose of it with your normal waste. Note: never pour liquid epoxy down the sink or down the toilet.

More information on epoxy removal?

Do you have questions about epoxy removal or would you like more information about this? Then contact our specialists. We are more than happy to offer free, non-obligation advice!