annr
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I’m scrupulous when it comes to smell avoidance (so I would think something of using most of the items you mention), and it’s funny that some things don’t bother me, e.g., alcohol, bleach, comet. But you won’t catch me near any scented products, even scented Purcell make me want to puke. I can’t stand shoe polish, “deoderizers,” dryer sheets, etc. These things drive me crazy.When I've used it to clean sap from my fingers, it's just a matter of moistening a paper towel with a little bit and using that to wipe the sap off. Takes maybe ~ 30 seconds to a minute or so, and doesn't approach 'prolonged contact' at all. After that, wash the hands as usual and maybe throw on a little lotion. It can dry the skin a bit; but then, so will Windex, WD-40, isopropyl alchohol (it's worse), kerosene, lighter fluid and so many other things that so many casually use for similar purposes while thinking nothing of it.
And for taking sap off a knife blade, a Q-tip moistened with it is usually enough. If it needs a little more, just moisten the spot on the blade and let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe it away.
The biggest issue I have with Goo-Gone is just the smell of it, which can linger for a while on the skin. Hence, washing the hands afterward is also the best 'fix' for that.
Does the goo gone have an added scent to mask the smell (this can be worse) or just has a smell? Like anything you can compare it to?
(Surprisingly there are some outstanding products that are very simple, effective, and odor free—I wish this would catch on so there wouldn’t be so much stinky stuff! I own only one conventional type of wipe for sanitizing.)