BAND-AID Brand HYDRO SEAL bandages provide an optimal healing environment. Here are four quick steps to properly use them:   Stop any bleeding and clean your wound with an antiseptic wash and dry it completely. To ensure the bandage sticks properly, don’t apply any creams, ointments, or lotions to the wound. That’s right, no antibiotic ointments necessary! Carefully remove the white paper tabs and apply the bandage directly to the wound. Within 24 hours of application, the product will begin to swell and a white bubble will appear over the wound. This signals your body's natural healing process has begun. We highly recommend no peeking! HYDRO SEAL products are designed to deliver multi-day protection, so you can wear it until it begins to detach.