Abstract: A remote actuator for an aerosol can is in the form of an elongate rod having a jaw structure at one end for gripping around the neck of the can, a pivoted finger above the jaw structure for depressing the spray-release button of the can, an operating handle for the pivoted finger located adjacent the other end of the rod, and a linkage extending through the rod interior connecting the finger and the handle. Alternative jaw structures are described and the actuator may have a squeegie device for attachment to the other end of the rod to extend its uses.