How to clean and store your toy, step by step

The routine

• Remove batteries or unplug before washing anything electrical.
• Rinse with lukewarm — not hot — water. Hot water damages TPE and can loosen glued seams.
• Use a pH-neutral toy cleaner, or mild unscented soap for silicone and metal.
• Rinse again, then dry with a lint-free towel and leave it out to air dry fully.
• Dust soft TPE with renewing powder before storing.

What not to do

• Do not use alcohol, bleach or household surface cleaners.
• Do not put TPE in a dishwasher, and do not boil anything that has a motor.
• Do not store a wet toy in a sealed bag — it will grow mould.
• Do not store silicone and soft TPE pressed against each other for long periods.

Storing it

A drawer away from direct sunlight is enough. Sunlight and heat are what degrade soft materials fastest, and that includes a bathroom windowsill.

If you need to be discreet about it, a plain cotton bag or a box inside a drawer is all you need. The original packaging works fine too.

Electrical items

Wipe the body with a damp cloth, but keep water away from charging ports and buttons. Most rechargeable devices have a rubber seal around the port — leave it closed when washing.

Charge it before storing if it is going to sit for a while. Leaving a battery completely flat for months shortens its life.