Never fear; we’ve got the solution for you. Cleaning your toys depends on two things; first of all, the materials. Different materials require different types of cleaning. The other thing is what type of cleaning you’re looking for. If you’re just cleaning it for next use, you’ll clean it differently than if you’re trying to sterilize it for a new partner, or for going anal to vaginal.
Most toys can be easily cleaned with regular anti bacterial soap and warm water. Just wash them off, and lay them on a clean counter top or non-linty towels to dry. Some toys, like those made from cyberskin and the like, need to have cornstarch put on them after cleaning (NEVER put talc or baby powder on toys; it has been shown to be carcinogenic).
However, there are some high quality materials that can either be cleaned with soap and water, or can be sterilized. These materials include silicone, ceramic, metal (steel or aluminum) and glass. When you use these toys, you can wash them off as directed above, or you can choose to sterilize them.
To sterilize these toys, you can wipe any of them down with a 10% bleach solution (10% bleach, 90% water), rinse it off and let it dry. If they are toy that don’t vibrate (like dildos, some butt plugs, etc), you can boil them for 3-5 minutes on the stove, or run them through the dishwasher on the top shelf.
It’s easy to clean your sex toys and this is not only hygienic, but will serve to keep them in tip-top condition. Whether your just give them a good regular cleaning, or completely sterilize them, properly cleaning your sex toys can help give them a longer life. Plus, clean toys are happy toys, and happy toys mean a happier you!
