Staff Answer
Aug 26, 2026 - 08:34 AM
Some stoma cleaning wipes can help remove ostomy adhesive residue, but it depends on the specific wipe formula. Certain stoma wipes are designed mainly for cleansing peristomal skin, while others are formulated as adhesive remover wipes or dual-purpose cleansing and adhesive remover wipes.
Adhesive remover wipes may help loosen residue from ostomy wafers, skin barriers, tapes, barrier rings, or other pouching system adhesives. Product specifications should be reviewed carefully to confirm whether a wipe is intended for adhesive residue removal, no-rinse cleansing, alcohol-free use, residue-free use, and compatibility with the ostomy pouching system being used.
