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Dildos and vibrators need regular cleaning between every use in order to maintain the materials and prevent bacterial growth. But many sex toys don’t come with care instructions when you buy them — so just how do you best care for your private friends?

For both dildos and vibrators, cleaning by hand under hot water after every use is very important. You should usa an antibacterial soap– most liquid soaps will do the trick. Make sure you dry them well with a clean towel before putting them away. Leaving them wet in the case or drawer can encourage bacterial growth.

For silicone dildos that do not use batteries, you can boil them for a few minutes in a large pot. Do not use the boiling method for anything that uses batteries, such as vibrators, as submerging the electronic and mechanical parts in water will ruin your toys. The Sugar Sak Antibacterial Toy Bag offers safe storage for your sex toys, while inhibiting bacterial, yeast, and mold growth– a must-have accessory to keep your pleasure investments clean and safe.

If you enjoy sharing your sex toys with your partner, it is recommended that you clean them before sharing. If running to the sink to wash toys with soap and water kills the mood, Afterglow antibacterial wipes will clean and refresh your toys, and kill bacteria. Afterglow toy wipes are a great way to help keep your toys clean when you just want to roll over and go to sleep after sex, too. Just keep the wipes handy and wipe down your toys, then you can wash them with soap and water the next day.

Eventually, even the best-made sex toys will begin to degrade and need replacing. When you wash your toys is the perfect time to do inspections. If the rubber or silicone has cracks, the toy should be tossed and replaced. Cracks and crevices in the material make great breeding grounds for bacteria – and nobody wants to see the doctor because they caught an infection from their sex toys.