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Title: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit - DON'T DO IT - SEE LAST POST
Post by: Limpy on August 14, 2013, 02:13:21 PM
I read something on here, very recently about removing patch residue / glue with surgical spirit.
I tried it this morning, and it works really well, far better than the recommended baby oil.

Thank you, whoever posted this.    :thankyou:

I tried to find the entry to respond but failed miserably

UPDATE

It seems Surgical Spirit is actually NOT a good thing to use to remove patch glue - See last post
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: ann123 on August 14, 2013, 03:25:23 PM
Thanks will give it a try, baby oil doesn't work!!!!
This is the stuff you use for getting paint from brushes?
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: littleminnie on August 14, 2013, 04:28:46 PM
Nail polish remover is supposed to work too, not tried it though.
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: Taz2 on August 14, 2013, 04:45:32 PM
My doctor has really surprised me by giving me a prescription for a product used by people with stomas to get the adhesive off their skin. She put it through and said that she would probably get into real trouble for prescribing it but that she was using me as a test case. She said it costs over £30 a bottle. I haven't tried it yet because I haven't bothered to put any patches on for a couple of weeks. The flushes are returning though so I'll probably start again soon.

Taz x
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: Limpy on August 14, 2013, 04:57:47 PM
Thanks will give it a try, baby oil doesn't work!!!!
This is the stuff you use for getting paint from brushes?

Ann - Think that may be Turps - quite different, you get it from builders merchants
Surgical Spirit comes from chemists. It lasts quite well, the bottle I used this morning was purchased from Boots in 1990!   :o

I suppose Turps could work, but you might smell like oil based Gloss paint!   ;D
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: Taz2 on August 14, 2013, 04:58:45 PM
You're thinking of WHITE spirit Ann  ;D
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: honeybun on August 14, 2013, 06:37:58 PM
I don't like surgical spirit because I find it harsh and drying on my skin. I have skin problems anyway with dermatitis on my hands and a generally sensitive skin.
I rub a moisturiser in after I take my patch off and then the next morning I use a body brush in the shower and its gone.


Honeyb
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Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: Limpy on August 14, 2013, 06:54:11 PM
I'me sure you're right Honeyb, but it was so quick this morning.
Just one wipe of surgical spirit and there it wasn't.   8)
Usually takes me about 10 mins faffing around with baby oil.
Must admit there was a tiny bit of discomfort, but I put that down to the ss being pretty much prehistoric   ;D

 
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: ann123 on August 14, 2013, 07:04:27 PM
Oh yes, I am confused! Hubby got me some from garage but think I will try nail varnish remover!
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: honeybun on August 14, 2013, 07:07:57 PM
As long as all the glue has gone by the time I need to use that bum cheek again then I am happy. Who sees and who cares......except.

Daughter and I went shopping today. I was trying on trousers and there was my sticky bit, as this morning was patch change day. It gave her a good laugh if nothing else.


I think if it was in the garage it was white spirit. That's for cleaning g paint brushes. Surgical spirit is from the pharmacy counter. It's what they give you when you have your ears pierced.

Honeyb
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Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: Limpy on August 14, 2013, 07:10:38 PM
Ann -yes you could try acetone (nail varnish remover)!
Don't know how well it works, moisturiser would probably be required....
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: honeybun on August 14, 2013, 07:13:38 PM
You will make your skin sore. It's not that's it's for occasional use but once or twice a week. Not great I would think.


Honeyb
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Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: ann123 on August 14, 2013, 08:42:10 PM
Cheers, I think I will find ear cleaning solution in the daughters room!! She uses it on piercing!
I have just been trying to pick off the sticky, or hubby does when we are messing around!!!
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: Hurdity on August 14, 2013, 10:20:04 PM
haha! As I've said before I just leave mine to avoid rubbing ( :o ) and irritation but if it's that easy with SS then I might have a go....

Hurdity x
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: Witches Cat on August 15, 2013, 07:24:56 AM
I think you'll find hairspray on a cotton wool pad will do it too,. :)
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: honeybun on August 15, 2013, 06:22:34 PM
I have read this topic and really wondered why anyone would consider putting something so strong on their skin.
It's not like it's an occasional thing.....It's constant. The damage will build up and then there will be no where to put the patch.

What's wrong with a moisturiser and a gentle rub later with a cotton pad.

Surgical spirit should not be used long term on your skin.


Sorry ladies....it might be a quick fix but so not good for you.


Honeyb
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Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: Limpy on August 15, 2013, 08:05:19 PM
Sure you're right Honeyb, but I had been using baby oil and it was taking 10 mins to get the all the glue off, and yes this was leaving it for a while (5 mins?) before using cotton wool. I'me not happy till it's clean, it was just  taking too long.
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit
Post by: Limpy on August 16, 2013, 05:12:32 PM
Honeyb is RIGHT.

We were out shopping this morning and I was about to purchase more surgical spirit to replace the thousand year stuff in my cupboard. OH says why are you getting that, I explain patch glue removal etc etc. He says, I think it's methanol and really not a good idea. When we got home and looked up the effects of methanol, it's REALLY REALLY BAD FOR THE NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM. I had thought it was just bad if you drank it, it turns out it's also really bad if rubbed on the skin. It's absorbed that way as well, and causes lots of damage to the nervous system.

Sorry for doubting you Honeyb, you are so right   
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit - DON'T DO IT - SEE LAST POST
Post by: Taz2 on August 16, 2013, 05:44:07 PM
It's Ethanol not Methanol Limpy and it only makes up a proportion of surgical spirit. Ethanol is bad for you if you drink it - hardened alcoholics often drink it instead of alcohol - but surgical spirit rubbed into the skin doesn't have any toxic effects. Lots of athletes and long distance runners use it on their feet to harden the skin and it is also used to help prevent bedsores. My mum always used it to get off the marks left behind by plasters - especially the ones I used to have on my frequently grazed knees! http://www.thechemicalblog.co.uk/common-uses-of-surgical-spirit/

Taz x
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit - DON'T DO IT - SEE LAST POST
Post by: Limpy on August 16, 2013, 06:39:40 PM
OH had seen the bit on the label which said active ingredient Methanol, he just hadn't seen the bit which said 5% or Ethanol 90%!  ::)
I questioned him about this after seeing your response, he said "Methanol is just bad in any quantity". He was of the opinion that I should use gin or vodka to clean my patches off. I do have some gin I don't like so..........    8)
It will look SO good in the bathroom    :whist:
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit - DON'T DO IT - SEE LAST POST
Post by: honeybun on August 16, 2013, 06:48:08 PM
Just use body lotion. Rub on when you take the patch off and then in the evening put some more on a cotton pad and it comes off a treat.

I use nail varnish remover or surgical spirit on jam jars that i want to use again. It's strong, and not good for prolonged use on skin.

Make sure you are not having a swig of that gin.   ;D


Honeyb
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Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit - DON'T DO IT - SEE LAST POST
Post by: Limpy on August 16, 2013, 07:11:22 PM
Now we get to the real tragedy.
I really don't like this gin, I never thought I would say that ever......
Assuming nail varnish remover is mostly acetone, that gets OH seal of approval for skin.    ::)
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit - DON'T DO IT - SEE LAST POST
Post by: honeybun on August 16, 2013, 07:16:41 PM
Noooooo, it's for nails not skin. If it was meant for skin it would say so.

Get OH to rub it on his tooch and see if it nips.


Honeyb
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Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit - DON'T DO IT - SEE LAST POST
Post by: Limpy on August 16, 2013, 07:29:32 PM
You are right, he didn't say for HIS skin, never mind THAT   ;D

I'll have a little word later   8)
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit - DON'T DO IT - SEE LAST POST
Post by: ariadne on August 16, 2013, 08:23:17 PM
I bet a squib of WD40 or similar would get it off  ;)

ariadne xx
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit - DON'T DO IT - SEE LAST POST
Post by: lily on August 16, 2013, 08:51:06 PM
I remember after having my first baby that I was to buy surgical spirit to rub around the stump of cord to make it come off - wouldn't think they'd advise that for a baby if it was too harsh on the skin, but I suppose it was only for a few days until it came away.  My dad used to have something called Zoff (I think?) to remove marks from plasters - don't know if it still exists?  Although, that said - I think I'd probably be wary of using anything like that or surgical spirit on an area that is for absorbing hrt.
Title: Re: Removing patch residue with Surgical Spirit - DON'T DO IT - SEE LAST POST
Post by: Taz2 on August 17, 2013, 08:55:53 AM
Yep - surgical spirit is still used to clean the umbilical cord stump and has always been used to harden skin with no ill effects. If you look online there are no side effects from using it on skin. The only problem is with drinking it - not at all advisable - but it has a really bitter ingredient added to prevent this happening.

Taz x