Welcome to our guide on Sex Toy Maintenance
First we'll cover how best to look after your new sex toy. We do not claim to be doctors, however, we would like to point out that clean toys will minimise any chances of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and infection. If you believe you have a STD or infection please consult a physician.

If you share a toy it's a very good idea to cover the toy with a condom before applying lubricant. Change the condom when you change users. Do not compromise safe sex practices in the heat of the moment. Safe Sex must be considered seriously in todays world.

Battery Operated Toys
Once you have finished with your toy, remove the batteries to lessen the chances of leakage. This applies, especially, if it might be a while between use.

Keep battery operated toys away from water, this will undoubtedly cause their death. The battery compartments of the toys are often not water proof. If water gets inside the toy and around the motor mechanism it will cause the toy to corrode and seize.

Clean your toy after use with a damp cloth and warm soapy water. An anti-bacterial solution, but not bleach, is best used in the water. Ensure that before you assemble your toy there is no water in or around the battery area. Dry the toy thoroughly before storing it.

Sunlight will break down most silicon's, rubbers and latex compounds. Therefore, keep your toys away from direct sunlight as it will deteriorate them over time.

Batteries
They are expensive, we know, however, use good quality batteries. There is nothing worse than running out of buzz when you want the buzz. Cheap batteries seem to leak faster and they just don't last the distance. We would go as far as to say that battery leakage, is the biggest killer of toys, next to water.

Cracks and Fractures
If any toy shows signs of weakness, be it a crack, fracture or just a sharp surface, throw it out. Your safety is not worth the risk.

Waterproof Battery Operated Toys
Batteries are not water proof. The battery compartments of toys labelled 'waterproof' are often not waterproof, as claimed. Although we try to avoid this, the rule of thumb is make sure your toy is properly sealed. If the seal is no good, make no mistake, the water will destroy it. After immersion dry it off thoroughly before carrying out any cleaning and apply general maintenance as explained above.

Other Toys
Clean Duo Balls, Dongs, Strapon's etc with warm soapy water. Dry and store away from heat and sunlight. Ensure any strings, straps etc are also adequately cleaned.

Leather harnesses can be cleaned with a damp cloth, nylon harnesses can go in the washing machine with your laundry.

Rubber and jelly are porous, therefore, it is impossible to keep them properly sterilized. The risk is obvious if you are sharing your toys or using them for both the vagina and anus.

Silicone cocks will not only last much longer than rubber or jelly, but they can actually be boiled for sterilization, which you can not do with rubber or jelly dongs.

Depending on the exact composite of the material used in manufacture you may find sometimes that your toy attracts dust. This means you will want to clean before use as well as after, allow time to examine your toy before as well as after it is used.

Look to make your sexual practices as hygienic as possible and use common sense.