“When using super glue, use a very small amount on one surface and a very small amount of water on the other. It will bond immediately. Super glue cures by reacting with water. This is why it sticks your fingers instantly to whatever you are gluing but not the 2 plastic parts you are trying to glue...the adhesive reacts with the moisture in your skin. To effectively use super glue, use just enough to create a thin film on one surface being glued. Most people use way too much and it results in a slow set time and poor bond. Dampen the other surface with water. When the 2 surfaces come in contact with each other, the water will react with the super glue and bond instantly. You should then leave the newly glued object supported and still for another 10 minutes to allow the bonding to finish before applying any pressure to it.” Ⓒ Greatgobbldygook / Reddit
“Put on latex (or equivalent) gloves before using super glue, no matter how small the job.” Ⓒ thkoog / Reddit
“Once opened, keep super glue in the fridge — the cap won’t get stuck and it’ll last for years.” Ⓒ TimJethro / Reddit
“Hold the super glue tube nozzle upward and slowly squeeze the air out before capping. It will keep it from drying out and hardening.” Ⓒ riteytiteyleftyoff / Reddit
“Before working with super glue (cyanoacrylate), cover your hands in a good layer of lotion. When you inevitably get glue on your fingers, it will help you remove it effortlessly.” Ⓒ camus_absurd / Reddit
“When using super glue (cyanoacrylate), keep some baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) around and sprinkle some on top of the wet glue. It dries it almost instantly and seems to bond together better.” Ⓒ magickalbeing08 / Reddit
“When opening super glue for the first time, put a small piece of plastic film between the nozzle and tube (not the cap). This will keep the tube from absorbing moisture and the glue from turning hard. My glue now stays liquid for years.” Ⓒ EngagingData / Reddit

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