Things You'll Need:
- Liquid Soap
- Cotton Ball
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Step 1
Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. A cotton-tipped swab may be more effective for getting into tight spaces like an ear or between toes.
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Step 2
Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds, maybe 15-20. The soap will cause the tick to remove his head from the skin.
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Step 3
Remove the cotton ball and tick will be stuck to the soapy cotton ball. Dispose of the tick by flushing it down the toilet. Washing it down the sink is generally less effective.











