Cleaning Sex Toys If you have read my reviews(and hopefully you have and if not, what the hell are you waiting for) you probably encountered mentions of cleaning sex toys. All toys should be cleaned before and after use and they can harbor bacterial that could cause UTI or vaginal infections. Some materials can even be sterilized which is a must for toys that are shared between partners or used for anal and vaginal play. Keeping your toys clean also can help extend their life. Cleaning by material Glass: One of the best features besides the beauty of a glass toys is that they can sterilized by either soaking in a 10% bleach solution or by boiling for 10-15 minutes. If sterilization is not an issue a simple cleaning with antibacterial soap and water will keep them clean. Silicone/Metal: Like glass silicone and metal are non porous and can be sterilized with the exact same methods. Again a antibacterial soap and water can be used also. I also keep wipes (ba...