Gecko Nose Strips- when to replace??

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Gecko Nose Strips- when to replace??

Post by Paulsav » Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:20 pm

The strip has solved my nose sore problem from masks. Question is: How do I know when to replace the strip ?

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Re: Gecko Nose Strips- when to replace??

Post by LSAT » Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:27 pm

When it no longer does the job!

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Re: Gecko Nose Strips- when to replace??

Post by Paulsav » Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:29 am

Was hoping for a reply from someone who has used the Gecho strip and could give some more details. Manufacturer says replace monthly, but I am past that.
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Re: Gecko Nose Strips- when to replace??

Post by mike1953 » Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:39 pm

Manufacturer knows best they should have include instructions.

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Re: Gecko Nose Strips- when to replace??

Post by chunkyfrog » Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:32 pm

mike1953 wrote:Manufacturer knows best they should have include instructions.

Maybe they know, but if they can sell you twelve a year--happy, happy! -for them!
All of us are different, with different oils and chemistry in our skin.
Mike is not being glib, just honest. Keep your Gecko clean and use it until it doesn't work any more.
Keep a spare in case one dies ahead of schedule.

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Re: Gecko Nose Strips- when to replace??

Post by Krelvin » Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:35 pm

chunkyfrog wrote:... Keep your Gecko clean and use it until it doesn't work any more.
Keep a spare in case one dies ahead of schedule.
taken out of context it sounds like animal abuse.

BTW looking at their webpage, at least they used a realistic model other than some model in makeup that has never worn a mask in their life

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Re: Gecko Nose Strips- when to replace??

Post by Paulsav » Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:38 pm

OK- thanks to all for the input. It is still doing the job and I do wash every night.

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Re: Gecko Nose Strips- when to replace??

Post by chunkyfrog » Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:40 pm

I'm sorry. I never meant to imply abuse of such beautiful, sensitive creatures.

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