How to Remove a Stuck Ring: 5 Effective Strategies

Dental Floss or Ribbon

Slip one end of the dental floss under the ring. If necessary use a needle to get the dental floss under the ring. Thin ribbon can also work for this. Warning: Tight string wraps can cause skin damage, and may only work for simpler cases. If unsuccessful, the finger may be sore, and the swelling may worsen.

Wrap the dental floss around your finger, up to your knuckle. Wind snuggly, but not so tightly that you cause pain or turn the finger blue. Unwind it if it's too tight.

Unwind the dental floss, beginning at the bottom of the finger. As you unwind the dental floss from the bottom, your ring will move up your finger until you can get it off. If this method doesn’t work, seek medical care as soon as possible.

Lubrication

Use something slippery. Plenty of "skin-safe" household items can be used as lubricants to get the ring off in one piece and with minimal damage to skin. Dish soap might be your best option. Window cleaners such as Windex often work well—just make sure they don’t have any harsh chemicals. If the skin is broken or cut, choose your lubricant wisely. Otherwise, try any of these, using a generous amount at least as far as the knuckle. Vaseline Soap and water Windex or other window cleaners(make sure its safe on skin, read the bottle first) Oil (cooking oil, baby oil, etc.)

Move the ring around, getting some of the lubricant underneath. Turn the ring around the finger a time or two, and spray or rub more lubricant on as well. Gently pull the ring off the finger, working it back and forth and turning it as you go, as necessary.

Plastic Wrap

Wrap your finger tightly in plastic wrap. Loop the wrap around your finger several times so the bottom edge of the plastic wrap borders the stuck ring.

Lubricate the ring and the plastic wrap. Apply something like butter, dish soap, or another greasy substance over the surface of both the ring and the plastic wrap. Ideally, you should be able to twist your ring around at this point.

Twist the ring downward to remove it. Carefully twist your ring, using the lubricated wrap to help guide it down the length of your finger. With a little patience and elbow grease, you should be able to remove the stuck ring with plastic wrap.