Toy cleaner

A good toy cleaner is the simplest way to keep your sex toys hygienic between uses. The sprays in this category are formulated specifically for intimate accessories: they clean the surface, neutralise bacteria and remove odours, so your toys are ready to use again and stay pleasant to handle.

Why a dedicated cleaner rather than soap

Sex toys are made from very different materials, and each one reacts in its own way to what you put on it. Both cleaners in this category are alcohol-free, which means they sanitise without altering the composition of the material. They can be used on silicone, plastic, metal, rubber and PVC, so a single bottle covers a whole drawer of accessories.

Which one to choose

• IntimClean Toy Cleaner — a specialised cleaner with a deep-cleaning, fast-acting formula. Alcohol-free, with antibacterial action, suitable for toys in metal, silicone, rubber, PVC and other materials.

• Luxuria Toy Cleaner — the same approach within the Luxuria line: alcohol-free, antibacterial, for cleaning and deodorising toys after each use.

The two products share the same purpose and the same alcohol-free, antibacterial formulation, so the choice is largely a matter of which range you already use at home. If your bedside drawer is stocked with one line, it makes sense to stay with it.

How to use a toy cleaner

Use it after every session rather than only now and then: applying the cleaner to the toy, then rinsing or wiping as appropriate for the material, keeps odours from building up and maintains hygiene over time. Let the toy dry fully before putting it away, and store it somewhere clean and dry.

If you use toys together with gels and sprays, you may also want to look at Vibrating gels, designed to be applied during intimate play, or browse the wider range of Stimulants.