Julie, Christine and Gmcraft. thank you for the info.. truly sooo appreciate them. GMcraft. what is a j-cloth. I am unfamiliar with that.
As for the other ointments- okay. good to know. I did purchase an aquaphor no-touch tube, but will look into the others.
Non-adhesive gauze is critical for sensitive skin wounds.
Will get some of those and hope for none.

waterpik - got it. What about pure aloe on the skin?