Keeping your sex toys clean isn’t just about hygiene — it’s about safety, longevity, comfort and product performance.
Clean toys last longer, feel better on the body, and help you avoid irritation or infection.
The good news?
Proper sex-toy care is simple once you understand a few basics.
This guide gives you everything you need to know, including:
✔ how to clean every type of toy
✔ what cleaning products are safe
✔ how to store your toys
✔ what materials need special care
✔ which mistakes to avoid
Let’s get into it.
1. Why Cleaning Your Toys Properly Matters
Sex toys come into contact with:
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skin
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natural body fluids
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lubricants
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bacteria
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dust or lint from storage
Cleaning ensures:
✔ safety
✔ comfort
✔ good hygiene
✔ long-lasting toys
✔ reduced risk of irritation
✔ better overall performance
Proper care = better experiences.
2. What You Need for Safe Cleaning
You don’t need expensive chemicals.
For most toys, you only need:
✔ Warm water
✔ Mild, unscented soap OR a toy-safe cleaner
✔ A clean towel or air-dry space
Avoid household cleaners — they can damage materials or cause irritation.
3. Cleaning by Material (This Part Is Important)
Sex toys are made from different materials, and each one has its own cleaning rules.
1. Silicone Toys (Most Common & Safest)
Silicone is non-porous, meaning it doesn’t trap bacteria.
How to clean:
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Wash with warm water + mild unscented soap
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OR use a toy-safe cleaner
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Rinse thoroughly
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Air dry or pat dry
Avoid:
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Silicone lubricant (can degrade silicone toys)
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Boiling if the toy is motorised (motor will break)
2. ABS Plastic Toys
Smooth, hard, and non-porous.
Cleaning:
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Soap + warm water
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Toy cleaner
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Avoid soaking toys with charging ports
3. Glass Toys (Borosilicate glass)
Glass is extremely hygienic and fully non-porous.
Cleaning:
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Soap + warm water
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Toy cleaner
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Can be boiled if the toy has no motors
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Dishwasher-safe (top rack) if no electronics
4. Stainless Steel Toys
Durable, heavy, and non-porous.
Cleaning:
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Soap + warm water
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Boil for full sterilisation (if no motor)
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Dishwasher safe (non-motorised only)
5. TPE / TPR / Jelly Toys (Porous)
These materials are porous — meaning bacteria can hide inside.
Cleaning:
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Soap + very warm water
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Clean thoroughly before and after every use
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Dry completely
Tips:
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Always use condoms with porous toys for safer hygiene
4. How to Clean Motorised Toys Safely
Motorised toys need gentler cleaning because of:
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charging ports
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motors
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buttons
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internal circuitry
Never:
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submerge a motorised toy unless the box explicitly says “fully waterproof”
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use boiling water
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soak in very hot water
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run under high-pressure taps
Do:
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wipe with a damp cloth
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clean seams carefully
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use toy cleaner safely around buttons
5. Cleaning Air-Pulse / Suction Toys
These toys have small openings that need extra attention.
Cleaning steps:
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Remove the silicone head (if detachable)
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Wash the silicone part with soap + warm water
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Wipe the device body with a damp cloth + toy cleaner
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Allow all parts to fully dry before reassembling
Regular cleaning keeps the pressure system performing properly.
6. How to Clean Anal Toys (Extra Important)
Anal toys require more thorough cleaning due to bacteria.
Do:
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clean immediately after use
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use warm water + a strong foam toy cleaner
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ensure the toy is completely dry
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use condoms on porous toys
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boil glass/steel (non-motorised) for deep sterilisation
7. How to Store Your Toys Properly
Good storage keeps your toys clean, damage-free and safe.
Best storage options:
✔ toy storage bags (often included with toys)
✔ drawer organisers
✔ dedicated toy cases
✔ pouches for each toy to avoid material reactions
Avoid:
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storing silicone toys touching each other (possible chemical reactions)
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plastic bags (trap moisture)
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leaving toys unprotected in drawers
8. Products That Help with Toy Hygiene
Here are the most helpful hygiene add-ons:
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Toy-safe antibacterial cleaner
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Lint-free storage bags
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Toy organisers or cases
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Water-based lube (compatible with all toys)
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Drying racks or drying areas
Keeping your toys clean and protected will make them last years, not months.
9. Common Sex Toy Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid:
❌ Using bleach or detergent
❌ Using silicone lube on silicone toys
❌ Not drying toys completely
❌ Storing toys touching each other
❌ Submerging toys that aren’t waterproof
❌ Ignoring porous material warnings
❌ Skipping cleaning “because you used a condom”
❌ Forgetting to clean before use, not just after
Final Thoughts: Clean Toys = Safer, Better Pleasure
Cleaning your toys isn’t difficult — it just needs a simple routine.
Warm water, mild soap, the right cleaner, and proper storage will keep your toys:
✔ safe
✔ long-lasting
✔ smooth
✔ hygienic
✔ comfortable
A little care goes a long way.
Your body deserves safe, clean pleasure tools — every time.