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Removing sticking plasters and the sticky residue

Remove sticking plasters ( Band-Aid )without the usual discomfort by rubbing the plaster with baby oil, and then allow it to soak in for 10 minutes.

The plaster will come off easily and painlessly.

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If you are left with a residue of gum where the plaster used to be try rubbing a little olive oil onto the residue. It will loosen it and you will be able to rub it off.

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After removing sticking plaster, remove the sticky mark by coating with petroleum jelly and leaving for a few minutes before rinsing off. Another method is to use cotton wool dipped in surgical or methylated spirit, or nail varnish remover.

Visitors comments

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