How to Soak Resin in Water

The hydrocarbon secretion collected from various trees and plants is known as a resin. Resins have been used for centuries. Nowadays, resin applications not only include aromatherapy and medicinal uses, but also dentures. Soaking resin in water can produce a homemade medicinal ointment. Soaking also can remove resin buildup, as well as clean the surface of resin-based products.

Things You'll Need

• Resin or resin-based item
• Water
• Vinegar
• 16 oz Cup or larger
• Tablet Denture Cleanser, such as Efferdent or Polident
• Sea salt
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Plastic bag
• Cooking pot

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Instructions

• 1

  Mix equal parts water and vinegar if you want to soak a resin-based item, such as dentures. This will help remove fungus growth and bacteria.

• 2

  Drop one to two tablets of denture cleanser in a glass of water. Place your dentures or other resin-based item in the mixture and allow it to sit overnight. This should help to remove unwanted buildup on the surface of your item.

• 3

  Pour sea salt over your item if it has a resin residue. This can be the case for aromatherapy resin burner devices. Place the item in a resealable plastic bag and add isopropyl alcohol over the salt-covered item. Let it sit for a few hours. Shake the bag and drain it. Pour hot water into the bag and let the item sit in it for about a half-hour. Dump the water and rinse the item. Keep rinsing until the water is clear.

• 4

  Place resin in one cup of water and slowly heat the water on the stove top. Keep the mixture simmering until you reach the desired thickness. This is the method you can use to make your own resin healing ointment to be used on the skin. Soften the resin and soak it in the water. You can choose any number of resins for this, such as spruce.