Adhesive Remover reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 184 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 37 posts to rank the best Adhesive Remover brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ostomy, r/diabetes_t1, r/cars, r/Medtronic780g, r/CarWraps. Top-rated brands include Goo Gone (4.3/5), Coloplast (4.3/5), 3M (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews184
Subreddits26
Posts37
Brands68
Products50
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#1
Goo Gone
4.3
(25)
"I'm pretty fond of the goo gone because I can use a washcloth to really get it all off vs multiple wipes."
"GOO GONE"
"Goo gone works well. Use some heat from a heat gun or hair dryer to soften it up as well."
"Goo Gone"
"GooGone or if you want to be fancy, 3M adhesive remover."
"Goo Gone"
"Goo gone"
"All you need"
"Highly recommended for removing sticky residues."
"Heat gun plastic razor blade or goo gone, or even try iso 99% alcohol"
#2
Coloplast
4.3
(16)
"I use Coloplast Brava spray, works like a charm."
"Nothing else works for me."
"Using the adhesive remover manufactured by the same manufacturer as the adhesive makes the most sense."
"Coloplast adhesive remover spray"
"Coloplast adhesive remover spray"
"I use coloplast no sting skin barrier wipes. They clean anything."
"I haven’t tried that one but I’ve used Coloplast’s and like it, but now use Convatec’s Esenta because I like the spray nozzle a bit more."
"I find that Coloplast wipes work the best."
"I like Coloplast and Esenta sprays."
"N/A."
#3
3M
4.4
(14)
"3M across the board!"
"3m adhesive remover or qwik solv. I use both of them every day. Both products work fantastic."
"3M eraser"
"Go with Neil and use 3M specialty adhesive remover. I’d be surprised if that didn’t work."
"3M Specialty Adhesive Remover. By far the most effective."
"Goo Gone is a fucking joke compared to the 3M stuff, took me so long to remove a couple of price tags compared to the 3m stuff that basically just wipes the adhesive off."
"3m adhesive remover . In spray can"
"3M citrus base cleaner"
"N/A."
"N/A."
#4
Baby Oil
4.0
(9)
"Perhaps I will try baby oil, as mentioned in another answer."
"Baby oil does the trick and it’s cheap."
"Works well for me."
"Just use baby oil on a cotton swab."
"Works."
"Works very effectively."
"Baby oil works like a charm.."
"I use baby oil. Works well and is easy to get cheap"
"I’ve used that to take off my cgm adhesive before."
#5
Adapt
4.4
(8)
"Adapt spray remover. It lasts the longest and works great compared to the wipes."
"The wipes are effective and work well with the spray."
"Adapt is more efficient for regular use, making it a great choice."
"I use Hollister Adapt adhesive remover wipes."
"I find the adapt wipes the best and that’s what we use at the hospital, too."
"I like the adapt wipes, you can wipe it along the wafer and it comes up really easy!"
"I use Adapt 7760 Universal Remover Wipes"
"For wipes, I prefer the adapt 7760."
#6
WD-40
4.1
(8)
"WD-40 works great for glue residue left behind."
"It’s cheap and incredibly effective as an adhesive remover."
"I've always used WD40"
"Try WD-40"
"Wd40 actually works very well on some types of adhesives."
"WD40 works too."
"Take your handy WD-40 can, spray it on a paper towel or a cloth and wipe the adhesive off in circular motions."
"N/A."
#7
Isopropyl Alcohol
4.0
(7)
"I use 91% Isopropyl Alcohol. I also use this to make sure I get the oils removed from my skin before applying my skin prep & iv prep for my insulin pump or inserting the CGM sensor."
"Isopropyl alcohol"
"Isopropyl alcohol is your best friend for everything adhesive and board cleaning"
"Smack it with some isopropyl alcohol and you won't even see where it was."
"I use isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, it's safe and very available"
"Run for a few minutes and it’ll come right off."
"Causes irritation and burns."
#8
Unisolve
4.7
(6)
"We use Unisolve too! We buy it on Amazon, but sometimes it won’t mail to our zip code, so we’ll send it to my husband’s work, a few towns away and then it usually goes through fine."
"I highly recommend unisolve."
"I use UniSolve, works well even with SkinTac."
"Unisolve! These are my favorite. Lots of liquid in the pouch and the wipes are soft and gentle on my skin."
"We’ve got Unisolve wipes on Subscribe & Save on Amazon."
"Never had it irritate the insertion hole."
#9
Goof Off
4.4
(5)
"My wife uses goof off adhesive remover, either wipes or the liquid"
"People hate on goof off but I finally figured out if you spray it on the adhesive and wait 5 mins, it wipes off every time."
"Goof off works pretty good and you can get it in different strengths"
"Goof off works well"
"Goof Off. Let it sit for 30 seconds or so, then use a microfiber cloth and use circular motions to get rid of it."
#10
Esenta
4.2
(5)
"I really like Esenta, it's a small spray bottle."
"They did work very well before I switched to tegaderm."
"The wipes complement the spray well and are gentle on the skin."
"I’ll even spray myself with it and catch the left over."
"I use the esenta spray and wipes"
#11
Brava
4.5
(4)
"Brava works great for me"
"I love the Brava spray."
"Brava"
"I prefer brava personally."
#12
TacAway
4.5
(4)
"The best wipes I found completely by chance on Amazon are TacAway. Not greasy, super wet, and even my Brava protective sheets melt off."
"Tac-Away works well."
"Tac Away is the best thing I've found."
"It’s definitely got a smell but I don’t think it’s too bad."
#13
Olive Oil
4.3
(4)
"It worked great."
"Works surprisingly well at removing sticker residue."
"Works a treat."
"I use olive oil and it works great when I remove my free libre."
#14
Rapid Remover
5.0
(3)
"Rapid tac rapid remover"
"Rapid remover for leftover reside"
"It’s the best stuff I’ve found so far"
#15
Adhesive Remover
4.3
(3)
"Welland is by far the best I’ve tried."
"Go here and have a look - www.adhesiveremovalist.com"
"Most adhesive removers will work fine for small areas."
#16
Detachol
4.0
(3)
"I swear by the brand “Detachol”. Available from Amazon. Made changing wafers so much easier."
"I have used detachol and found it good, non-irritating, and able to remove gunk pretty well."
"I never used it myself but my Endo always recommended it."
#17
Uni-Solve
3.7
(3)
"I like uni-solve too."
"Uni-solve has always worked well for us."
"It didn't work for getting patches off of me but the adhesive ring and adhesive leftover on the transmitter comes off in a breeze."
#18
Hollister
5.0
(2)
"It's designed for sensitive areas and has been awesome for my sensitive skin."
"I use hollister, but there's alot of brands that match quality."
#19
ConvaTec
4.5
(2)
"Convatec AllKare wipes do a great job for me."
"I've been using allkare wipes and brava remover spray."
#20
Rubbing Alcohol
4.5
(2)
"Rubbing alcohol"
"I use rubbing alcohol, just pop the green plug thingy in and put it in a lil thing of rubbing alcohol for about a min or so."
#21
Tea Tree Oil
4.0
(2)
"The inflammation basically goes down before your eyes."
"Natural antiseptic also."
#22
Adapt Spray
4.0
(2)
"N/A."
"Adapt. It’s also what we use in the hospital."
#23
Klean Strip
4.0
(2)
"Kleenstrip Floor adhesive and mastic remover. It's on the shelf at home Depot."
"I used klean strip before and it also works well"
#24
Torbot
5.0
(1)
"Torbot N-Hexane. Not a wipe but still great. Been using it for 50+ years."
#25
Welland Medical
5.0
(1)
"Welland Medical Adhesive Remover Spray. I have used it from the start and have never had skin issues."
#26
Sensi Care
5.0
(1)
"For my 2 year old hands down no questions the best adhesive remover is Sensi Care adhesive remover. Its a silicone spray, and doesnt leave you feeling oily."
#27
Smith and Nephew
5.0
(1)
"Smith and Nephew wipes work wonderfully for me!!!"
#28
JJ Care
5.0
(1)
"JJ Care Wipes are amazing. They'd take epoxy off a piece of felt."
#29
Gojo
5.0
(1)
"Gojo hand cleaner is phenomenal at removing sticky from car."
#30
Koch-Chemie Eulex
5.0
(1)
"Koch-chemie eulex"
#31
3M Adhesive Remover
5.0
(1)
"3M adhesive remover"
#32
Tegaderm
5.0
(1)
"The tegraderm is residue free, so I never clean my transmitter."
#33
Eraser Wheel
5.0
(1)
"Yeah, the eraser wheel would be my choice, some thinner to clean it after."
#34
Unknown Adhesive Remover
5.0
(1)
"I used that product on my 1940s floor boards about 3 months ago and it worked a treat!"
#35
Skin Glee
5.0
(1)
"These works wonders!"
#36
Prepsol
5.0
(1)
"Prepsol"
#37
Salts
5.0
(1)
"Salts, it smells like peppermint, my partner loves the smell so I keep getting it. Very good at removal too."
#38
Zoff Wipes
5.0
(1)
"I find Zoff wipes are the best."
#39
Coloplast Spray
5.0
(1)
"I will forever use the coloplast spray! I hate the wipes."
#40
Medtronic
5.0
(1)
"Regardless of the name, you buy 1 box for $12-ish, as it's likely not covered by insurance, and it lasts for years."
#41
MSC
5.0
(1)
"I find MSC413500, Sensi Care to be the best. They don’t leave a greasy residue."
#42
Convatec
5.0
(1)
"Brilliant product."
#43
Orange Power Goo Remover
5.0
(1)
"It's like MAGIC."
#44
PDI Professional Disposables
4.0
(1)
"1131957 PT# B16400 Pad Adhesive Tape Remover 100 Count 1-1/4x2-5/8" Bx Made by PDI Professional Disposables. They get the sticky off."
#45
Mostenbocker's
4.0
(1)
"Around Remover or Mostenbocker's Lift Off 2"
#46
Motsenbocker's
4.0
(1)
"Motsenbockers lift off"
#47
Crest
4.0
(1)
"We also use Crest HI-SOLV in the red can, and rubbing alcohol in emergencies."
#48
Tom Brown, Inc.
4.0
(1)
"I recommend this adhesive remover from Tom Brown, Inc."
#49
Easentials
4.0
(1)
"Not better, but I use the Easentials brand from Amazon, it's cheaper than Adapt and works just as well."
#50
Car Bug and Tar Remover
4.0
(1)
"I used car bug and tar remover (don't remember which brand) and that got it off IMMEDIATELY."
#51
OMS
4.0
(1)
"Could try OMS or isopar m"
#52
Generic Adhesive Remover
4.0
(1)
"I tell my provider to give me the cheapest because they all work as well as each other for me."
#53
Mineral Turpentine
4.0
(1)
"I used turps [mineral turpentine] then IPA [isopropyl alcohol] when I did mine."
#54
Adhesive Remover Spray
4.0
(1)
"Https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07K2ZHP4W?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title"
#55
Squeeze Bottles
4.0
(1)
"Https://www.acehardware.com/departments/home-and-decor/laundry-care/detergent-and-fabric-softeners/17319"
#56
Hollister Two-Piece System
4.0
(1)
"I use a Hollister two piece system for 3 years now and no issues."
#57
Alcohol Swabs
4.0
(1)
"Two alcohol swabs does the trick for me. Easy and cheap."
#58
PDI
4.0
(1)
"PDI adhesive tape remover pad, wipe area with warm damp wash cloth, then clean area with an alcohol pad or 2."
#59
Denatured Alcohol
4.0
(1)
"I have always used denatured alcohol. I learned about it many years ago from old school installers."
#60
Zep
4.0
(1)
"I use a zep product that tools4flooring.com has."
#61
Brava Spray
4.0
(1)
"Any spray. Brava, adapt, or essentials."
#62
Essentials Spray
4.0
(1)
"Any spray. Brava, adapt, or essentials."
#63
Goo Be Gone
4.0
(1)
"It works."
#64
Spray
4.0
(1)
"Any spray will work better than a wipe."
#65
Alcohol
4.0
(1)
"Soak it, give it a minute or two and it comes right off."
#66
Prep-sol
3.0
(1)
"N/A."
#67
Astro Pneumatic Eraser Wheel
3.0
(1)
"N/A."
#68
Eye Makeup Remover
3.0
(1)
"N/A."
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