Clean before and after every use
A quick wash before you start removes dust from storage. A thorough wash after keeps bacteria from building up. It takes a minute and makes your toys last much longer.
- Wipe or rinse the toy with warm water.
- Wash it with a mild, unscented soap or a toy cleaner, paying attention to seams and textured areas.
- Rinse well, so no soap is left behind.
- Pat dry with a clean, lint-free towel and let it air-dry completely.
Care by material
- Silicone: warm water and mild soap. Avoid silicone lube, which can damage the surface.
- ABS plastic: warm water and mild soap. Very easy to keep clean.
- Glass and stainless steel: warm water and soap. Check for chips before each use, and never use a chipped glass toy.
- Lingerie: hand-wash in cool water with a gentle detergent and dry flat, away from direct sun.
Waterproof, splash-proof and rechargeable
Waterproof toys can be rinsed under the tap. Splash-proof toys should only be wiped with a damp cloth and soap, then wiped clean. Either way, keep charging points dry, and never charge a toy while it is wet.
Storing your toys
- Store toys only once they are completely dry.
- Keep each one in its own clean cotton pouch, or in the box it came in. Some materials react when they touch for a long time.
- Keep them out of direct sunlight and away from heat.
- Take batteries out of battery-powered toys you will not use for a while.
When to let a toy go
Retire a toy if its surface becomes sticky, cracked or cloudy, if it smells after cleaning, or if a rechargeable toy gets hot or swells. Recycle rechargeable toys and batteries at an e-waste point rather than putting them in the bin.
For the full safety advice, read our product safety, care and risk notice.