How do I get rid of this?!

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Jan 10, 2014

Lizzy W.

Hey girls! Long story short, I had me knee taped all week, and now I can't get the glue off. I've considered using nail polish remover if all else fails, but my skin is quite sensitive so I'd prefer not to. Do you guys have any other ideas of how I can get rid of it?
P.S. Sorry for the awkward pic, it's so hard to show because it goes all the way across.

Jan 10, 2014

Sam R.

Try oil, baby oil or whatever oil you have

Michele S.

Jan 10, 2014

Michele S.

Rubbing alcohol

Jan 10, 2014

Katrín V.

Maybe a hot water soak will loosen it so you can rub it off?

Jan 10, 2014

Cassidy R.

Warm wash cloth works wonders! Let it set for awhile and then lightly scrub it away :)

Jan 10, 2014

Lexi K.

I agree with using oil, it works great for removing glue.

Jan 10, 2014

Natalie T.

I had these "adhesive tape removing wipes" specifically for silk surgical tape. I bought them at a medical supply store/pharmacy when I had back surgery and it was just in the aisle along with all the medical tape and gauze and other wrapping supplies. They were free of alcohol and other harsh chemicals, but they work like a dream! I gave them to a friend along with my other bandaging supplies so I can't look at the ingredient or what they were specifically =( But they were the only thing I ever used that truly got rid of every last bit of tape residue after trying lots of home remedies!
I would give your local pharmacy a try and if you don't see anything out on the floor, ask the pharmacists on staff if they have any solvent or wipes to remove surgical tape adhesive and I'm sure they can direct you towards a product or home remedy =)

Jan 10, 2014

Lizzy W.

Thanks guys! I'll try your suggestions :)

And Natalie, thanks so much, as always you were very helpful. I'll definitely go look for those wipes, because I really don't feel like going through this hassle every time I've taped my knee!

Jan 10, 2014

Kelly H.

I used rubbing alcohol and q tips because they were gentle.  :)

Jan 11, 2014

Suzanne G.

Eucalyptus oil would be perfect for that!!

Jan 11, 2014

Princess D.

Not sure if this would work... But peanut butter! It works to get stuck on stickers off of windows etc... But prob works the same as oil.

Jan 11, 2014

Mackenzi B.

Acetone

Jan 11, 2014

Tiffany B.

I would use oil , apply it to some paper towels and cover it. Let it sit for a few minutes (try keeping it warm to , helps the oil work ). Should wipe right off.
My kids get lots of cuts so we use a lot of bandaids that leave residue behind and this helps on there sensitive skin. good luck.

Jan 11, 2014

Samantha C.

Agree with Suzanne, definitely eucalyptus oil :)