How do you warm the gel paks?
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In the microwave. The directions for the length of time for heating are on the gel packs themselves.
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Hi, here's exactly what the directions on the McDavid gel packs say: "Bring water to a boil, remove pan from heat. Place gel pack in water 8-10 min. Do not apply directly to skin. Wrap gel pack in cloth." For microwave use: place gel pack in a microwave-safe bowl with water in it, then heat for 2 min. Again, wrap gel pack with cloth before applying to skin." Hope this helps!
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To calm shoulder pain is better to aply frozen the pack, but you can aply cold and then hot,so, put in water and microwave the pack.
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Hi, McDavid:2 sets of instructions, for heating, are printed on the packs.On Stove: - Bring water to a boil in a pan. Remove pan from heat. Place pack in water 8-10 minutes. Remove and use. ** Then a common instruction (see below). By Microwave: Cover pack with water in a microwave safe dish. Heat for 2 minutes. Do not overheat. ** Then a common instruction (see below). ** Common instruction to all methods: Do not apply pack directly to skin. Wrap pack in cloth (or use the brace that the pack slips into, if you purchased it).Hope this helps. Thanks. Frank Hi, McDavid:2 sets of instructions, for heating, are printed on the packs.On Stove: - Bring water to a boil in a pan. Remove pan from heat. Place pack in water 8-10 minutes. Remove and use. ** Then a common instruction (see below). By Microwave: Cover pack with water in a microwave safe dish. Heat for 2 minutes. Do not overheat. ** Then a common instruction (see below). ** Common instruction to all methods: Do not apply pack directly to skin. Wrap pack in cloth (or use the brace that the pack slips into, if you purchased it).Hope... » Read More Hi, McDavid:2 sets of instructions, for heating, are printed on the packs.On Stove: - Bring water to a boil in a pan. Remove pan from heat. Place pack in water 8-10 minutes. Remove and use. ** Then a common instruction (see below). By Microwave: Cover pack with water in a microwave safe dish. Heat for 2 minutes. Do not overheat. ** Then a common instruction (see below). ** Common instruction to all methods: Do not apply pack directly to skin. Wrap pack in cloth (or use the brace that the pack slips into, if you purchased it).Hope this helps. Thanks. Frank « Show Less
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I use a melon baller, that's easier. Fill them up about half way to the top. Make sure to spray them with a cooking spray.
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I dipped mine holding them with tongs in a bowl of hot water that I heated in my hotshot after it sat for a few minutes, (not boiling temp but really hot) and only held them in the water until I noticed them get limp/loose. I did one tray at a time and sucked them to the roof/bottom of my mouth and then bit down. After they formed I put them in a bowl of cold water to make sure the form stayed. I use them with a whitening gel that I bought on Amazon that is 10% formula and they work great.
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You need to use a gel or yoyr favorite serum' massage and hold on site to warm up the skin. Aloe or clear jelly like a lubercant, works good. I like to use grape seed oil ! Your skin will love you for it!
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I put mine in the dryer. Drying on a lower heat is best. (Keeps them a bit more fluffy.)
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It is eassy to use,take everything out including plastic bags, after everything is out place, the little rack on the bottom ,of the container and place some of the wax in .On mine I let it warm up until everything has melted ,after I low the temperature,before I place my hand in the wax I try the temperature and if it right I introduce my hand in ,turning and submerging it several times until is well cover ,you can do one hand first and after the other hand ,use a timer and set the timer for 15 minutes
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Directions listed on gel pack concerning heating are, "1) Place in microwave oven and heat at full power for 30-45 seconds. 2) If more heat is desired, place back in microwave for 15 second intervals." There is nothing shown that I can find concerning heating in hot water. We have used it only for cold applications, so can not say how well it works using those directions. Hope this helps.
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I only did cold. But if you purchase packs which you can heat (probably microwave) you can insert these into pouches and use..
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I am really unsure. The Jelly should not get warm so, you need to figure how to keep it chilled.
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Not as long as I would like, but it kind of depends on if you have them just lying on top of your puffy eyes or wedged between your back and the bed which would be warmer. I actually will buy a regular larger gel pack next time because their thickness allows them to stay cold longer, but these are fine for very small areas, and you can rotate them if you're not using them all at the same time.
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Soak in rubbing alcohol for a few minutes. I usually leave them in for 5 minutes and let them air dry.
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Mix the clear gel with the sugar prior to adding the liquid. It helps it to not clump as much.
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We use a heating pad but they dont stay hot long. Probably should heat in pot of water.
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I use a wax warmer. I purchased on Amazon by the name of Melting Pot,they are great and just right for home use.
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I remove them and put them on a cooling rack. Gotta get that second batch going! Enjoy!
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Low to medium heat, and patience (and some passion too ;) ).Also, I grease them with coconut fat after usage.
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I remove the separator after they cool. I just pick them off the grid. They shrink a little after they cool. Hope this helps