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Old 01-22-09, 04:37 PM
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Removing Embrocation?

Does anyone have a good solution for after racing embrocation removal? I know sportsbalm sells one, but was wondering if there was a home remedy?
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Soap and water.
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Originally Posted by flargle
Soap and water.
I wish this worked... unfortunately my experience is that it doesn't.
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Originally Posted by delay
I wish this worked... unfortunately my experience is that it doesn't.
You must use the superhot stuff. I use medium, and just add layers for how cold it is. The superhot stuff, it isn't worth the risk of misapplication IMO. YMMV
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I was indeed using the super hot stuff. Our season was ridiculously cold at times this year. I came to love the sportsbalm "hot". That said, I was also hoping someone had something they used after races when showers are not always available.

Misapplication is dangerous... reusing bibs or skinsuits without washing is definitely not recommended.
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I've been using babywipes, but only with the medium/mild Mad Alchemy, which isn't particularly hard to remove.

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Babywipes for quick post-race cleanup, then scrubbing with soap and water to get the last bits off in the shower at home.

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