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13 Responses to “Getting rid of tape residue”

1. Jeannette Kaley Says:
   June 27th, 2006 at 12:08 pm

   Hi,

   I have notice that when using the IV prep wipe, if I don’t let the area dry
   completely before putting my set in is when I get the most residue. If I
   make sure that the area is completely dry I usually don’t see the residue.
   I also use the Silhouette and the 508. I have been pumping for about 8
   weeks. I am loving it as well. Best of luck to you and I hope that my tip
   may be of some help to you. Have a great day! Chera

2. Randolph Fawn Says:
   June 27th, 2006 at 7:46 pm

   Try some baby oil - pretty cheap. Jan (~_^)

3. patience_15 Says:
   June 28th, 2006 at 12:35 am

   << Hi, I’m a new pumper (about 1 month) on the 508 and loving it. I had
   one question–does anyone have tips on removing the tape residue that
   is sometimes left after removing an insertion set (I use the
   Silhouette). I know there are commercial products like the Unisolve >>

   Hi you said you were using the Silouhette. Do you also use tape w/that? I
   never use tape just the sticky stuff thats on the little circle thing. Is
   that what you are talking about? If it is I dont know cause Ive never had a
   problem w/tape residue. Chrissy

4. Dane Karlene Says:
   June 28th, 2006 at 11:23 am

   I would love to hear an answer to this as well. I didn’t even know there was a
   commercial product.

   Hi, I’m a new pumper (about 1 month) on the 508 and loving it. I had
   one question–does anyone have tips on removing the tape residue that
   is sometimes left after removing an insertion set (I use the
   Silhouette). I know there are commercial products like the Unisolve
   Adhesive Remover Wipes (I haven’t tried it yet), but I was hoping to
   find some simple home remedy solution instead of spending $15 for the
   wipes.

   Thanks,
   Roshan

5. judith600 Says:
   June 28th, 2006 at 3:31 pm

   i’ve tried uni-solve and also baby oil…the baby oil works great and like
   jan said is very cheap :O)

6. Olin Ok Says:
   June 29th, 2006 at 12:22 am

   Roshan,

   I’m a lazy pragmatist; I simply peel like hell until the stuff it gone;
   sometimes it hurts, sometimes it works, but its free.

   There is more stuff to relieve pain around that sort of works badly; my
   attitude is, ignore these if possible. I always thought that band aids
   were only for the benefit of Johnson and Johnson.

   David

7. Krista Buchanan Says:
   June 29th, 2006 at 12:40 pm

   Try a little bit of nail polish remover on a cotton ball.

   Roshan,

   I’m a lazy pragmatist; I simply peel like hell until the stuff it gone;
   sometimes it hurts, sometimes it works, but its free.

   There is more stuff to relieve pain around that sort of works badly; my
   attitude is, ignore these if possible. I always thought that band aids
   were only for the benefit of Johnson and Johnson.

8. Krystal Jesica Says:
   June 29th, 2006 at 6:36 pm

   Roshan, try Varsol.
   fp

9. Sidney Kourtney Says:
   June 29th, 2006 at 10:54 pm

   I’ll try the baby oil first, not only will it get rid of the tape
   residue but it will leave my skin feeling oh so soft.

   - Roshan

10. Randolph Fawn Says:
    June 30th, 2006 at 12:47 pm

    When my hair needs a hot-oil treatment I use baby oil - good stuff. Jan (~_^)

11. colin_140 Says:
    July 4th, 2006 at 10:28 pm

    << Hi, I’m a new pumper (about 1 month) on the 508 and loving it. I had
    one question–does anyone have tips on removing the tape residue that
    is sometimes left after removing an insertion set (I use the
    Silhouette). I know there are commercial products like the Unisolve
    Adhesive Remover Wipes (I haven’t tried it yet), but I was hoping to
    find some simple home remedy solution instead of spending $15 for the
    wipes. >>
    Hi Roshan: plain, old rubbing alcohol…..soak a cotton washcloth and
    gently rub the adhesive off….might take a little bit but it works….Joan:))

12. judith600 Says:
    July 6th, 2006 at 2:20 am

    My suggestion is to lay an IV3000 or Tegaderm down FIRST and then put your
    site in on top of it/through it. The IV3000/Tegaderm does not leave any
    residue and I find that the adhesion is better that way anyway :O)
    YMMV!

13. Dane Karlene Says:
    July 6th, 2006 at 10:34 pm

    My suggestion is to lay an IV3000 or Tegaderm down FIRST and then put your
    site in on top of it/through it. The IV3000/Tegaderm does not leave any
    residue and I find that the adhesion is better that way anyway :O)
    YMMV!

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