HOW TO PROPERLY CLEAN A SEX TOY

HOW TO PROPERLY CLEAN A SEX TOY

As a sex expert here are some tips on how to properly clean your sex toys

Generally, all sex toys can easily be cleaning using mild warm water and liquid soap on the toys surface. To perfectly clean any toy follow this simple procedure;

Surface cleaning

Use water and liquid soap to wash the outer surface of the toy. Start by rinsing it with water then apply the soap and use a damp cloth to clear or scrub all the debris. For toys with grooves, ensure you poke out any dirt using gentle brushes and rinse it with plain water. After washing, wipe it of using a clean dry towel and air dry. You can opt for specific sprays, soaps, or wipes meant to clean the type of product you are using. Check whether the product is splashproof or waterproof before soaking it in water. Splashproof toys can only be submerged while waterproof can be soaked fully in water.

Disinfect/sanitize

For shared, multipurpose or infected toys, washing it with water and soap might not be effective. you can boil it in warm water if it’s made of borosilicate glass, steel, or silicone and air dry it. Avoid placing the device in cold water soon after boiling. Bleaching solutions can also be used to sanitize the toys.

After cleaning and disinfecting store the toy in their fabric boxes or pouches and in cool dry settings.

Barbara Santini

Barbara is a freelance writer and a sex and relationships adviser at Dimepiece LA and Peaches and Screams. Barbara is involved in various educational initiatives aimed at making sex advice more accessible to everyone and breaking stigmas around sex across various cultural communities. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys trawling through vintage markets in Brick Lane, exploring new places, painting and reading.

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