I just had some sugery where I was bandaged up with the sticky bandage and also some heavy duty surgical tape. I have taken some of the tape off and am left with loads of sticky glue on my body. Is there a good way to remove this - bearing in mind that I have wounds so no toxic products which may cause infection? Thanks!!
2006-10-27 06:46:19 · 17 answers · asked by jen 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
surgical`spirit will remove sticky tape, so`will lighter fluid, but dont strike a match!
2006-10-27 08:35:32 · answer #1 · answered by jake 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol would do the job, but are you sure you didnt remove the tape too early, if yes you can get nasty infections and should go back to renew the bandage
2006-10-27 13:48:53 · answer #2 · answered by Starlight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had the same problem... rubbing alcohol works.. and if you can get your hands on it there is a product out there that is made just to remove the tape and glue. Ask your doctor he/she may have a few packets in the office.
2006-10-27 13:48:31 · answer #3 · answered by ravenmoon76 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rub at the sticky stuff with some sort of vegetable oil. I would recommend coconut oil, but if you don't have that to hand, any vegtetable oil from the kitchen would do. Rub with oil, then rub that off with some damp cotton wool. keep repeating the process until the sticky stuff has gone.
2006-10-27 13:54:38 · answer #4 · answered by debbie t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just use some soap and water on a face cloth and with a little gentle rubbing it will come off. Use an antibacterial soap to help to prevent infection.
2006-10-27 13:49:36 · answer #5 · answered by Aliz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carefully ...Acetone based nail polish remover on a Q-tip works better than alcohol. Take care not to get in wound.
2006-10-27 13:54:15 · answer #6 · answered by JUDY G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Goo gone to get rid of the goo. Soap and water to get rid of the goo gone. Goo gone is made from concentrated citrus extract, and will dissolve the glue goo.
2006-10-27 13:54:00 · answer #7 · answered by metatron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a cotton ball and soak it in alcohol to remove the glue
2006-10-27 13:48:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nail varnish remover / acetone its alcoholic and easily available should come off no problem
2006-10-27 13:51:19 · answer #9 · answered by Oephelia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
leave it ! it will wash off by its self through time. dont risk infecting the wounds or disturbing the healing process
2006-10-27 19:21:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋