Honeydew / Happy sap - remove it or not?

[JeffreyR]

I’ve read here that the honeydew from aphids falls on leaves and can lead to sooty mold. The aphids and honeydew should definitely be removed. Got it! So far I’ve not had to deal with that.

But what about the happy sap that beads on the spikes near the nodes with flowers? I’m sure there are no insects and this is simply a happy plant. Is that a risk too and needs to be removed? Or can/should it be left alone? What if it gets on the flowers?

Thanks for your thoughts.