{"id":46380,"date":"2025-08-20T18:45:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T16:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=46380"},"modified":"2026-03-15T22:37:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T21:37:38","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-cleaner-for-different-materials-tc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-cleaner-for-different-materials-tc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Cleaner for Different Toy Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether your toy is silicone, glass, metal, or another material (or you have one of each!), cleaning your toys, depending on their material, matters. We’re here to guide you through selecting the <\/span>most effective cleaning methods<\/span><\/a> for specific sex toy materials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Safe cleaning for adult toys prevents bacteria buildup plus material damage. And all materials require different care. For example, when cleaning silicone toys<\/a>, you can use warm water and mild soap, and <\/span>glass toys<\/span><\/a> can be boiled or put in the dishwasher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re worried about hygiene, preventing material damage, or maintaining longevity, we have you covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding the Difference Between Cleaning and Disinfecting<\/h2>\n

There are two important methods for taking care of your toys\u2014cleaning and disinfecting. Not sure what the difference is? Well, cleaning removes surface dirt and residue, whereas disinfecting kills hard-to-kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some toys, depending on their materials, require disinfecting. Porous materials harbor bacteria in tough-to-reach areas and require a deeper disinfecting method<\/a>, whereas silicone can be cleaned much more easily with a standard, gentle cleaning method.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Cleaning Methods for Different Sex Toy Materials<\/h2>\n

So, which cleaning method works for your toy? The best sex toy cleaners for each material range from method, and we’ve broken it down for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Silicone<\/h3>\n