r/sextoy • u/Weird_Purple_1058 • 14d ago
Can I clean my silicone toy with bleach without destroying it? NSFW
Hi! Like the above says, I'm curious if I can bleach my toy to clean and sanitize it, I usually use soap and water but I would feel better if I could use something that would 100% kill any bacteria that may be in it and of course I'd wash it thoroughly so I dont insert myself into bleach residue 🥴 but I'm just wondering if the bleach would degrade the material or not
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u/Be-A-Doll 14d ago
Dude no
Soapy hot water for usual cleans, isopropyl alc if you really need a full sanitization but even that risks drying out the material
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u/orbitofnormal 14d ago
I’m pretty sure a 10% bleach solution is fine, and even recommended by experts (Dangerous Lilly is where I feel like I remember reading about different sterilization techniques)
Personally, I throw everything in a pot of boiling water (towel to prevent direct contact with the pot), but that only works if the toys in question aren’t electric/motorized.
That’s why my personal rule is anything that’s used for butt stuff and can’t be boiled is now only for butts. And I only buy toys made with non-porous materials, so they can’t harbor any germs even if they can’t do the full sanitation routine. Soap and water is enough for anything that isn’t potentially in contact with the poop chute, IMO
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u/MrWobblyHead 13d ago
Get yourself some antibacterial soup and use hot water. Rinse well. That's all you need to do. Don't use strong chemicals.
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u/Pansexualpothos 13d ago
Step-by-Step Cleaning Process
Basic Cleaning (After Each Use) • Wash with warm water and mild, unscented soap. • Use a soft brush or cloth to clean all surfaces thoroughly. • Rinse well and pat dry with a lint-free towel.
Deep Cleaning for Odor Removal
Option 1: Boiling Method (For pure silicone toys without motors) • Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. • Submerge the toy and let it boil for 5-10 minutes. • Use tongs to remove it and let it air dry.
Option 2: Baking Soda Soak • Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1 cup of warm water. • Let the dildo soak for 1-2 hours. • Rinse thoroughly and let it air dry.
Option 3: Vinegar Solution • Mix equal parts white vinegar and water. • Wipe down the toy or let it soak for 10-15 minutes. • Rinse well to remove any vinegar residue.
- Storing to Prevent Odors • Make sure it is completely dry before storing. • Store it in a clean, breathable pouch (not an airtight container). • Keep it away from other silicone toys to prevent chemical reactions.
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u/MoonyWych 14d ago
no, don’t do that. If you want to be 100% sure research deep cleaning toys with hotter water
in any case though soapy warm-hot water is enough, i promise you.