Caring for Sex Toys

executive summary
Caring for your toys is easy if you know the basics. Cover your toy with a condom if you don't want to bother with cleaning.. If you want to experience the texture of your toy without a condom...clean it carefully.

hot facts
* Most toys can be cleaned with a mild soap or special sex toy cleaner.
* Stay away from strong detergents as they will breakdown the material of many dildos.

Sex Toy Health Info

Caring for your Sex Toys

Caring for your toys is easy if you know the basics. Cover your toy with a condom if you don't want to bother with cleaning.. If you want to experience the texture of your toy without a condom...clean it carefully.

Basic Toy Cleaning Tips

* Most toys can be cleaned with a mild soap or an Antibacterial Sex Toy Cleaner.
* Stay away from strong detergents as they will breakdown the material of many dildos.
* Rinse waterproof toys with hot water.
* Dab your toy with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to disinfect it.
* Do not submerge your electrical vibrator in water. If your toy is not waterproof give your toy a "sponge bath" with a soapy wet cloth.
* Dry thoroughly. Most germs cannot live on a dry surface.
* It is best to wash your toy directly before and after use.

Different care for different toys:

As a general rule, porous material can be nicked more easily and allow bacteria and viruses to settle into these nicks.

Silicone: Vastly superior to rubber or vinyl dildos, silicone warms up quickly, retains body heat, is non-porous and easy-to-clean. Avoid small nicks and tears to your silicone toy, as silicone will break fairly easily once damaged. - Run it through the dishwasher or boil it on the stove (3-5 minutes) and voila! -- your toy is sterilized. (Recommended Silicone toys: Touch Vibrator, Alia Vibrator, Romance Vibrator)

 

Cyberskin: Soft, supple and looks and feels remarkably like skin. - Rinse with hot water. Disinfect by putting alcohol onto a cloth and lightly rub. Avoid soap or harsh detergents. To keep the silky feel sprinkle with cornstarch or talc. (Recommended for Cyberskin: Fleshlight)

Plastic: Hard plastic is ideal for those who have allergies to latex and for those who want to stay away from Phthalates. Clean hard plastic with warm water and soap. (Recommended Plastic Vibrators: Lelo Nea Vibrator)