How to Remove Band-Aid Glue

You have survived the pain of your injury and the pain of removing the band-aid, but now you are left with sticky residue on your skin. Instead of being stuck with dirty glue on your skin, simply look to a few household items to set you free.

Things You'll Need

• Cotton balls
• Baby oil
• Rubbing alcohol
• Mild soap

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Instructions

• 1

  Pour several drops of baby oil onto a cotton ball and wipe over the adhesive residue. Make sure to really soak the area and let it set for a few minutes before moving to Step 2.

• 2

  Take a clean cotton ball and soak it with rubbing alcohol. Gently rub over the baby oil-soaked areas to remove the glue, turning the cotton ball resaturating with alcohol as necessary to maintain a clean surface. Wipe the area until all residue is removed.

• 3

  Wash the area with mild soap to remove all traces of glue and to keep the alcohol from drying out your skin.