Knowing how to properly clean your sex toys is one of the most important skills a sex toy owner can have. Different materials require different care—and using the wrong method can damage your toy or, worse, put your health at risk.
Why Cleaning Matters Every Time
Even if a toy was cleaned after its last use, bacteria can accumulate during storage. Dust, air moisture, and environmental factors all contribute. Clean before first use and after every subsequent use—no exceptions.
Cleaning by Material Type
Liquid Silicone Toys
Best: Warm water + fragrance-free dish soap. For deep clean: boil for 5-7 minutes (non-electronic only). Toy cleaner spray is convenient for travel.
Glass & Stainless Steel
These can go in the dishwasher (top rack) or be boiled. Soap and warm water works fine too. Completely non-porous so sterilization is straightforward.
Vibrating/Electronic Toys
Never submerge. Wipe down with damp cloth and mild soap. Ensure battery compartments stay dry. Use toy cleaner spray on silicone portions only.
TPE/Jelly Toys (if you still have them)
Use condoms on these toys. They cannot be fully sterilized due to porosity. Replace regularly as material degrades.
Universal Rules
- Fragrance-free soap only—perfumed soap can irritate sensitive tissue
- Pat dry, don’t rub
- Air dry completely before storing
- Store in individual breathable bags
- Never use hydrogen peroxide, bleach, or alcohol on any sex toy
The Bottom Line
Cleaning sex toys is simple once you know what works for your material. Make it a habit—clean immediately after use, not later. Browse Mutanttoys’ body-safe liquid silicone toys for toys that make cleaning easy.