Question:
Does anybody know what will effectively remove the residue from surgical tape

left on the body? I had an EKG monitor, using 10 round diskette tape, plus tape from the pic put into my jugular vein, plus all the tape left after removing the dressing of the incision. Any helpful hints will be appreciated.    — Kay J. (posted on August 15, 2001)

August 15, 2001
The lab tech told me to use rubbing alcohol and it worked.
   — Meredith A.

August 15, 2001
I had a few of these and what worked best for me was finger nail polish remover....maybe it was the rubbing alcohol in it not sure but, it worked......hope this helps
   — [Anonymous]

August 15, 2001
When I worked in the hospital as a nurse we used to use acetone, the same ingredient that is found in many nail polishes. Just make sure the nail polish contains acetone and you should be ok. The remover that is used for artifical nail is non-acetone so stay away from that one.
   — rkndna

August 15, 2001
There si this great orange scented stuff available in Vons and several houseares stores called "Goo-Gone" it takes anything sticky off anything- even chewing gum out of hair. It is also pleasant to use because it smells good. Give it a try! Jo
   — jomu

August 15, 2001
Try Avon's Skin so Soft on a cotton ball -- it's great for lots of things like this!
   — Audrey M.

August 15, 2001
If it is what I think it is I found the only way I know of is to use your thumb and keep rubbing back and forth on it. It will finally roll up into little balls and you can pick it off. However the other posters have a better way of doing it than I described. ;) Whatever works for you is fine.
   — Danmark

August 15, 2001
Kay, Iknow we use a product in the hospital called Unisolve-it comes in individual packets(like Alcohol).A NICE nurse would have used this to remove the tape from your PICC line. Maybe you can find some OTC at a medical supply outlet. If not try a product called Goop,it is also an adhesive remover. Good Luck Diane
   — Diane D.

August 16, 2001
I used a Buff Puff in the shower...the alchohol and baby oil weren't working for me.
   — NancySTX