A lot of informational material doesn't touch on the importance of toy cleaners. Because of this, their remarkable powers are underestimated.

Most people don't realize that good old soap and water just doesn't cut it when it comes to adult toys, and can even be harmful to both the toy and the person using it.

Most toys are covered in tiny microscopic pores that hand and dish soap fail to clean. Bacteria builds in these pores and eventually grow to the surface of the toy causing infections and illness.

Prolonged use of standard hand and dish soap can break down the material the toy is made of and create even more of these harmful pores. As well as breaking down the toy materials, soaps themselves can cause painful irritation of the vaginal and rectal tracks if the entire residue is not completely rinsed off after cleaning.

Toy cleaners are specifically designed for adult toys by adult toy manufacturers. They were created to seep into these tiny pores of potential pain and kill all the bacteria that may be present in them, as well as stop the growth of mold which is a form of bacteria that comes from moisture ( toys stored away before they are completely air dried will eventually grow mold ). Toy cleaners will not irritate sexual organs and will completely disinfect any toy it is used on.

Toy cleaners can be found in the forms of spray bottles and wipes. They are fairly inexpensive considering all the potential costs of doctor visits and prescriptions you will need to fight infections.

The only exceptions are the toys made of glass or hard plastic; because these items are completely non porous and soaps will not break them down.

For someone on a budget and not willing to shell out the extra money for toy cleaner, we suggest that they purchase a toy made of glass or hard plastic materials or they could even use a condom with every use of the toy, But, a condom is more of a temporary solution then a permanent one. Bacteria will eventually reach the point where any contact with any part of the body will cause immediate irritation or infection.

A quick note about silicone. 100% silicone toys are completely non porous.  Prolonged use of soaps will cause them to break down and create pores in which bacteria will grow. Even though 100% silicone is the most hygienic soft rubbery material on the market, toy cleaners are still required to keep it that way.

To use toy cleaners pre rinse the toy with warm water and a wash cloth. Spray or wipe with toy cleaner. Wait at least 60 seconds and rinse with warm water and a wash cloth again. Allow the toy to air dry before storing it.