Your toys touch your body — the least they deserve is a clean you can trust. The good news: cleaning silicone is simple. Rinse, wash with mild soap, dry. Sixty seconds, no special products required, and your toy stays as safe as the day it arrived.
Why silicone needs its own routine
Platinum-cured silicone is non-porous, which makes it one of the safest materials for intimate objects — nothing gets trapped inside the surface. But that same quality means oils, dust and residue cling to it stubbornly. Wash with the wrong soap and you can leave a film that slowly breaks the surface down over months of use.
What you need
- Mild, unscented soap — or a dedicated toy cleaner
- Warm, not hot, running water
- A clean, lint-free cloth
- Storage that keeps dust and lint away (a pouch or a box with a lid)
The 60-second clean
- Rinse the surface under warm water first. This removes most residue before you add soap.
- Lather mild soap between your hands, then wash the toy — including seams, ridges and any textured areas.
- Rinse thoroughly until no soap remains. Soap residue can irritate skin, so take your time here.
- Pat dry with a lint-free cloth, or air-dry on a clean towel before storing.
How often should you clean?
After every use — always. If you share toys, clean them between partners too. A quick rinse-and-soap after each session takes less time than finding a towel.
Every few weeks, give silicone toys a deeper clean with a dedicated toy cleaner or a very mild soap-and-water soak. This keeps the surface feeling like new.
What to avoid
- Silicone-based lubricants with silicone toys — they can bond with the surface and ruin it
- Alcohol, acetone or antibacterial soaps with harsh additives — they dry out and degrade silicone
- Boiling, microwaving or dishwasher cleaning any toy with electronics — heat and water pressure damage the motor long before they “sanitize” anything
- Storing silicone toys touching each other without a barrier — some silicones react with each other
What about storage?
Clean toys deserve clean homes. Store each toy separately in its own pouch or box, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. If your toy came in a discreet storage pouch, keep it — it was designed for exactly this.
Can I use a toy cleaner instead of soap?
Yes. Dedicated toy cleaners are formulated for intimate materials and are a great option, especially for a quick clean on the go. The routine stays the same: apply, rinse, dry.
Is my silicone toy safe to share?
Cleaned properly between partners, yes. Wash it thoroughly after every use and before switching partners — the same 60-second routine applies.
How do I know my toy is real silicone?
Quality brands state their materials clearly. Platinum-cured, body-safe silicone is what we use across our collection, and our material safety standards explain exactly what that means. When in doubt, ask the brand before you buy — never guess with your body. Browse a few favorites in our collection.
The 60-second rule
Clean after every use. Store with care. Avoid the wrong lubes and harsh soaps. That is the whole routine — simple enough to keep forever, which is exactly the point. A well-cared-for toy lasts years, and it stays as safe as the first day it arrived: in silence, as always. For more on keeping your whole collection in shape, browse the Care Guide.
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