Claim: A safe, and easy way to remove ticks is to apply a small amount of liquid soap on a cotton ball and blot it onto the tick.
Fact-check: Don't use washing up liquid to remove ticks - Full Fact
Verdict: although this technique may sometimes work, the nhs recommends an alternative method which could help to reduce the risk of contracting a disease from a tick.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Daniella De Block Golding
Date published: 2021-06-14T00:00:00