7 Steps to Help You Get Rid of Tape Residue on Skin

Steps to remove bandage residue from skin

Step 1: Cooking oil can be used as a softener for adhesives as it can loosen the grip of the adhesive on the skin. Put some cooking oil on a cotton ball and then squeeze it to get excessive oil out.

Step 2: Pat the oil covered cotton ball on the area where the adhesive is stuck to the skin. Rub in a back-and-forth motion on the area in a gentle manner to get the residue broken down and cleaned off.

Step 3: On a washcloth put two drops of dish washing detergent and then moisten the cloth by adding warm water.

Step 4: Place the warm and wet washcloth on the area where the remaining adhesive is present and leave it there for a minute to loosen it up. Remove the adhesive and the oil by rubbing the washcloth over your skin.

Step 5: Soak the cloth in water and wipe-off the skin. Use a towel to pat-dry the skin.

Step 6: Put nail polish remover on a cotton ball and then rub it over the area where any remaining residue of the band-aid is still present. Use gentle hands for rubbing the cotton ball over the skin and then wash your skin with detergent solution and water and then pat it dry.

Step 7: Having removed the sticky adhesive from your skin, you should next wash your skin with lukewarm water and soap. Use a towel to pat dry and then apply a moisturizing lotion on the skin to stop it from hardening.

Other options to remove tape residue from skin

• Isopropyl alcohol: Isopropyl alcohol is commonly known as rubbing alcohol and it is an ideal solvent for dissolving bonding agents. It has chemicals present in it which release the adhesive from the surface of the skin by breaking down glue. Add around 70% of isopropyl alcohol to a cotton ball and rub it on the area of the skin from where you want to remove medical tape residue. The stubborn tape deposits can be loosened by rubbing in small, circular motions. Now wash the area with cool water and repeat the whole process if tape residue is still present. When learning how to remove tape residue from skin do remember that this method is not safe to use if the tape residue is near an open wound.

• Shampoo: An old-fashioned yet effective method of removing tape residue from the skin without causing any pain is the use of ordinary shampoo. To get the sticky residue off, you just have to dab a good amount of shampoo over the affected skin and then cover the area with a wet cloth for about 10 minutes. Now, rub the skin with the damp cloth to get the remnants of the residue off before rinsing thoroughly. This method takes time but when it comes to getting band-aid residue off skin, it is the most safe, painless and inexpensive method available.

• Petroleum jelly: Petroleum jelly is found in every household. Although you might not know exactly what to do with it, you keep it in your medicine cabinet. Petroleum jelly is a petrochemical product in gel form, which is capable of dissolving a number of sticky substances. It is extremely safe to use and can even be applied near the eyes. For removing band-aid adhesive residue, you will have to smear an ample amount of petroleum jelly on the affected area. After waiting for half an hour, start rubbing the skin until the glue breaks down. Now wipe it off with a damp cloth for rinsing and repeat if the residue is still left on the skin.

Step 1: Dip the affected area for five minutes into a bowl of soapy, warm water. This will loosen the glue and it will become easier for you to remove it.

Step 2: Dab a good quantity of olive oil on the glue. Wait for the oil to get soaked in and break down the glue particles. Peel the glue off beginning from the edges once it loosens.

Step 3: For removing remaining traces of adhesive, put acetone nail-polish remover on an old toothbrush or cotton ball then put it on the adhesive. Repeat step 2 to get the glue off. Avoid using this method when removing glue from skin near the eyes, nose or mouth.

Step 4: Edges of a credit card or a spatula can be used for scraping off the glue as well.

Step 5: After washing the affected area with soap and water apply some aloe gel on it. It will help in remedying the dryness caused by the glue and acetone

The video below show how to remove the bandage from the baby skin painlessly: