How to Clean Butt Plugs for Maximum Hygiene and Safety
If you don’t know how to clean a butt plug, getting down and dirty might become a little too literal. For your safety, hygiene, and pleasure, it’s crucial that you play with clean sex toys.
I can see some of you rolling your eyes. You think a quick wipe before the deed makes for a clean butt plug. Unfortunately, it’s a little more involved than that.
The good news is the extra effort helps your toys perform better. Which, of course, makes you feel better. Let’s put the freak in “clean freak” and take a closer look at how to clean a butt plug.
The importance of clean butt plugs
Your toys need to be clean before you get dirty between the sheets. Taking care of your butt plugs is part of anal play and your overall sexual health. Without proper cleaning, you could put yourself and others in danger. Here’s why.
Bacteria
Your butt plug has the potential to be a breeding ground for bacteria. We want sex to blow our minds, not transfer E. coli. However, that risk, among others, is real without upkeep. When you learn how to clean a butt plug the right way, you won’t just kill bacteria: you’ll stop it from ever forming.
STIs
When it comes to the bedroom, sharing isn’t just caring—it’s a whole lot of fun! However, you want to share toys for pleasure, not sexually transmitted infections. If you use anal toys with multiple partners, you must ensure they’re clean. A clean butt plug will thwart STIs and keep you and your partners safe.
Hygiene
The last thing anyone wants when they open their “secret” drawer is to get hit with a less-than-sexy smell. When you reach for your butt plug, you’re dealing with your sexual desires. Don’t let poor hygiene kill it. Washing your sex toys is a surefire way to guarantee nothing kills the vibe when the moment is right.
Toy performance and longevity
Knowing how to clean a butt plug will bolster its performance. And, by extension, your performance. A spotless toy offers a smoother, more pleasurable ride. Proper cleaning also maintains the longevity of your gadgets, which is especially important if you’ve spent big bucks on luxury toys. Make sure your toys last—sustainability is sexy!
Instructions for how to clean butt plugs
As important as it is to have a clean butt plug, it’s also incredibly easy. Let’s break it down step-by-step, and you’ll see how simple it is to elevate your sex life.
Pre-clean
We all love basking in the post-O glow, but it’s crucial that you rinse your butt plug immediately after using it. Running it under warm water once you’ve finished playing will prevent residue from sticking, especially in hard-to-reach crevices. This pre-clean will help clear the way for an easier deep clean.
Deep clean
Whether you step away for a little pillow talk or decide to get it over with immediately, the next step in how to clean a butt plug is the deep clean.
Using either a mild antibacterial soap or a toy cleaner, apply a small amount to your butt plug. Gently scrub the butt plug clean with your fingers or a cloth. Take special care to get into textured or grooved areas where grime might hide.
After washing the entire surface area of the plug, remove the cleaner by rinsing your plug under warm water. Make sure to remove every trace of the cleaning solution, as cleaning ingredients have the potential to cause irritation.
Post-clean
Using a clean towel, completely dry your anal toy. It’s also okay to let the plug air dry. Whichever you choose, your toy must be completely dry before putting it away. Storing a wet toy could lead to mold or bacteria growth. Be sure to keep your toys in a dedicated storage container that is dry and dust-free.
Recommended butt plug cleaners
Brazzers Clean Freak Foaming Toy Cleaner
If anyone knows how to clean butt plugs, it’s the experts at Brazzers. Their antibacterial foam is body-safe, toy-safe, and pH-balanced. A few pumps will have your plug lathered up and ready for its next romp. The natural citrus extracts add a subtle scent that makes cleaning pleasant.
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CalExotics Toy Cleaner W/ Tea Tree Oil
CalExotics taps into the power of mother nature with their Tea Tree Oil Cleaner. This spray is eco-friendly and safe for latex, rubber, TPE, and silicone toys. Its powerful germ-killing formula features tea tree oil, lavender oil, and aloe vera to keep your dirtiest toys naturally fresh.
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Alchemy Cleanse Anti-Bacterial Toy Cleaner
Alchemy Cleanse Toy Cleaner is an easy-to-use antibacterial spray that makes toy upkeep easy. Just spray it on, enjoy the refreshingly light lemon scent, and wipe it off. Voilà, your butt plug is clean. This product is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
SHOP NOWMaterial type
When deciding how to clean your butt plug, pay attention to the materials it's made of. There are tons of options, from plastic to glass, steel, and silicone. Some of these are more porous than others.
Porous plugs are more prone to bacteria working their way into the material. It is essential that these toys are cleaned immediately. Cleaning these toys by boiling them is not an option.
Non-porous plugs are more hygienic, but they still require immediate attention. Some users prefer to boil these types of plugs, but we prefer keeping our pots and plugs separate. If you do boil them, ensure they are made of heat-resistant materials.
So fresh and so clean
Learning how to clean butt plugs increases your sexual health and pleasure—and it's easy to do! Follow our tips to keep your butt plug clean and save the elbow grease for the sheets!
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