EasyGlide Toy Cleaner – Antibacterial Cleaner for Adult Toys - 150ml

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Viral illnesses aren’t the only germs to worry about either. Bath toys and other toys that get wet, such as toys in the pool or those played with outside, are usually full of bacteria and mold. As a result, you want to make sure you’re cleaning every single toy in the house to keep your kids safe. Using a sex toy immediately after a partner has used it is risky, too, explains Finn — especially if that partner has an STI or doesn't know their current STI status. "Using a sex toy covered in another person's bodily fluids puts you at risk of unwanted STI transmission," she says. Sure, sharing is caring…but only to an extent. Be sure to not boil soft porous toys or anything that turns on,” she says. “I find a washcloth makes it easy to clean nonwaterproof toys safely.” An at-home remedy that will help clean up the act is an unscented bar soap and warm water. While it's not quite advertised as a toy cleaner, Dove Sensitive Skin is effective, hypoallergenic and less irritating on your skin. Just make sure to wash all of it off. Fungi like Candida albicans, which causes yeast infections, can last longer than bacteria, possibly for weeks depending on the circumstances involved, Leone says. “This is the one you could really worry about in terms of things that can hang around for quite some time,” May says, explaining that a sex toy could possibly reintroduce excess yeast into your vagina after you’ve already gotten rid of a yeast infection.

That might seem excessive, but when it comes to your health, it’s always best to err on the side of caution. PinkCherry's Anti-Bacterial Misting Cleanser is simple but does the job. It's safe to use with most toy materials (including latex, rubber, silicone, plastic, glass and elastomer) and reviewers say it doesn't leave any weird residues or smells. If you have jelly or other soft, nonsilicone toys, you want to be sure they are each stored separately, as they can melt together if they’re touching while stored,” she says.

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There are some handy-dandy sex toy storage containers you can buy, but chances are you have something lying around the house that’ll work just fine, like:

Keep in mind that porous toys are a lot like your skin in that they have tiny holes — or pores — that can harbor bacteria even after cleaning.You know how when you go to the dentist, they put the tools in that lightbox for sterilization? says Lisa Finn, a sex educator with Babeland. "This is that, but for sex toys–and a lot less cumbersome and obvious than wall-mounted machinery," If you want a toy cleaner you can take on the go, then this fast-acting formula from luxury sex-toy brand Lelo is calling your name. Reviewers love that it’s pH-balanced, alcohol- and silicone-free, and amazingly discreet, especially since the bottle is only two ounces. how to clean a vibrator Credit: bob al-greene / mashable Can I wash toys in the dishwasher? What about boiling water?

Zalo's Cleaning Spray comes in a gorg gold spritz bottle that you can keep on your vanity and no one would know the difference. It's made without harsh chemicals, smells divine, and doubles as a hand sanitizer. Just spritz it on the surface of your toys for five seconds, then rinse with water and pat dry. Maude is known for their premium lineup of sexual wellness goods, which includes this hand sanitizer that doubles as a sex toy cleaner. This fast-acting formula kills 99.9% of germs—thanks to a blend of ethyl alcohol, water, glycerin, and coconut oil.Depending on your budget or what you and your partner(s) are comfortable with, either use a separate toy for each partner or use condoms. "To maintain the cleanliness of the toy it’s best to cover insertive toys with a condom and switch out the condom when switching orifices," Bard says. Adam & Eve allows you to maintain the longevity of your toys with its gentle foam cleaner. This product helps deodorize, sanitize and disinfect safely on vibrators, strokers, anal toys, dildos, and everything else under the sun. You only need a little squirt to get your toy looking brand-spanking new again. Furthermore, you'll want to find a clean space to store your clean sex toy. Not doing so would basically make washing them useless. It'd be like washing your hands only to cough into them seconds later; you'd have to rewash them. Many toys come with their own pouch, which is useful, but there are many other options available too.