Hmm I am glad I stumbled across this post, I own predominately silicone toys, so its nice to run across tips and tricks! Things to keep in mind just in case...
Featured by EdenFantasys
Smells on Silicone?
11/04/2010
I used my Tantus Silk dildo without a condom for the first time, and sure enough, it picked up an ass smell that didn't go away after washing with soap. I tried the oil idea, using olive oil, and then washing off the oil with soap and water. That removed quite a bit of the ass smell, but not all of it. It also left behind an olive oil scent. Then I tried using shampoo. That made a minor improvement in removing both the ass and the oil smell, but some of both lingers.
Might try Febreeze next.
I find it pretty amazing that the silicone dildo manufacturers are not addressing this, or in the case of Vixen (as described earlier in this thread), are denying knowledge of the issue. LOL, yeah, we're just imagining things.
If they aren't providing suggestions for how to get rid of the smell, then why are we spending the extra money on silicone? If I have to resort to condom use for anal dildos, then I may as well opt for jelly or other inexpensive materials.
Anyway, I'm glad I discovered this with an inexpensive silicone dildo like the Silk medium instead of dropping 80 or 100.
Might try Febreeze next.
I find it pretty amazing that the silicone dildo manufacturers are not addressing this, or in the case of Vixen (as described earlier in this thread), are denying knowledge of the issue. LOL, yeah, we're just imagining things.
If they aren't providing suggestions for how to get rid of the smell, then why are we spending the extra money on silicone? If I have to resort to condom use for anal dildos, then I may as well opt for jelly or other inexpensive materials.
Anyway, I'm glad I discovered this with an inexpensive silicone dildo like the Silk medium instead of dropping 80 or 100.
11/22/2010
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Just don't combine it with ammonia. Horrible toxic fumes are produced!
Originally posted by
Ariane
Everyone should own a small bottle of bleach
01/26/2011
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Thank you for your well-placed geekery!
Originally posted by
Red
Oh, you're getting confused by two very similar words. Adsorb and Absorb are different.
*Red straightens out her labcoat*
Adsorb is the physical process where a liquid or gas accumulates in a later of molecules or atoms on a ... more
*Red straightens out her labcoat*
Adsorb is the physical process where a liquid or gas accumulates in a later of molecules or atoms on a ... more
Oh, you're getting confused by two very similar words. Adsorb and Absorb are different.
*Red straightens out her labcoat*
Adsorb is the physical process where a liquid or gas accumulates in a later of molecules or atoms on a surface. It results from electrostatic forces. Long story short, the "ass scent" is a bunch of organic molecules stuck to the surface of the silicone because silicone is "fatty and greasy" (while being, of course, not fatty or geasy because it's silicone instead) and is therefore a lot more attractive to the "ass scent" molecules than rinse water. Silicone does not support microbial life at all, please don't believe that. It enjoys widespread use in medical applications because it is INERT.
Absorb (note the "B") would be bad. Absorbing implies that something is entering something else - gasses mixing into liquids, asprin moving into our bloodstream after we swallow it....etc. If ass scent were absorbing into your dildo, I would be worried about stuff from the dildo absorbing into you, more than anything else. This is the issue with plastic toys and pthalates, essentially.
Boiling it will work, I think. Proper sterilization (medical/lab level) is way more involved than what a dishwasher does, you can get closest at home with no specialized equiptment by boiling for like 30 mins. Give that a shot, good luck! less
*Red straightens out her labcoat*
Adsorb is the physical process where a liquid or gas accumulates in a later of molecules or atoms on a surface. It results from electrostatic forces. Long story short, the "ass scent" is a bunch of organic molecules stuck to the surface of the silicone because silicone is "fatty and greasy" (while being, of course, not fatty or geasy because it's silicone instead) and is therefore a lot more attractive to the "ass scent" molecules than rinse water. Silicone does not support microbial life at all, please don't believe that. It enjoys widespread use in medical applications because it is INERT.
Absorb (note the "B") would be bad. Absorbing implies that something is entering something else - gasses mixing into liquids, asprin moving into our bloodstream after we swallow it....etc. If ass scent were absorbing into your dildo, I would be worried about stuff from the dildo absorbing into you, more than anything else. This is the issue with plastic toys and pthalates, essentially.
Boiling it will work, I think. Proper sterilization (medical/lab level) is way more involved than what a dishwasher does, you can get closest at home with no specialized equiptment by boiling for like 30 mins. Give that a shot, good luck! less
01/26/2011
I haven't really owned my silicone long enough to notice anything, but now I will be keeping an eye (or nose) out for signs like that. Thanks!
02/08/2011
When I first got/was reviewing my O2 Revolution, I sniffed the toy and was really surprised to find that it had a slight odor - not what I'd expect from a premium silicone toy - so I tried washing it with soap and water. After that, I sniffed the toy again and never noticed any plastic-y odors since.
I'm pretty sure that it was caused by something in the factory, and didn't actually come from the material itself. Even so, I thought that this was strange.
I'm pretty sure that it was caused by something in the factory, and didn't actually come from the material itself. Even so, I thought that this was strange.
02/09/2011
drdave
Been having a similar problem with a Tantus Ryder. I tried many of the solutions above including bleach, baking soda, alcohol, olive oil and boiling with no luck. What finally worked for me was putting it in the oven at 400 F for a couple of hours.
04/03/2011
I'm finding I have this issue with my Ryder as well. It's currently boiling on the stove. I hope that takes care of it, because I love this plug so much and I don't want to drop a ton of cabbage on a steel toy, when this one works just fine.
03/02/2012
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This might be one of the most helpful posts I've read on EF. Thanks, Red!
Originally posted by
Red
Oh, you're getting confused by two very similar words. Adsorb and Absorb are different.
*Red straightens out her labcoat*
Adsorb is the physical process where a liquid or gas accumulates in a later of molecules or atoms on a ... more
*Red straightens out her labcoat*
Adsorb is the physical process where a liquid or gas accumulates in a later of molecules or atoms on a ... more
Oh, you're getting confused by two very similar words. Adsorb and Absorb are different.
*Red straightens out her labcoat*
Adsorb is the physical process where a liquid or gas accumulates in a later of molecules or atoms on a surface. It results from electrostatic forces. Long story short, the "ass scent" is a bunch of organic molecules stuck to the surface of the silicone because silicone is "fatty and greasy" (while being, of course, not fatty or geasy because it's silicone instead) and is therefore a lot more attractive to the "ass scent" molecules than rinse water. Silicone does not support microbial life at all, please don't believe that. It enjoys widespread use in medical applications because it is INERT.
Absorb (note the "B") would be bad. Absorbing implies that something is entering something else - gasses mixing into liquids, asprin moving into our bloodstream after we swallow it....etc. If ass scent were absorbing into your dildo, I would be worried about stuff from the dildo absorbing into you, more than anything else. This is the issue with plastic toys and pthalates, essentially.
Boiling it will work, I think. Proper sterilization (medical/lab level) is way more involved than what a dishwasher does, you can get closest at home with no specialized equiptment by boiling for like 30 mins. Give that a shot, good luck! less
*Red straightens out her labcoat*
Adsorb is the physical process where a liquid or gas accumulates in a later of molecules or atoms on a surface. It results from electrostatic forces. Long story short, the "ass scent" is a bunch of organic molecules stuck to the surface of the silicone because silicone is "fatty and greasy" (while being, of course, not fatty or geasy because it's silicone instead) and is therefore a lot more attractive to the "ass scent" molecules than rinse water. Silicone does not support microbial life at all, please don't believe that. It enjoys widespread use in medical applications because it is INERT.
Absorb (note the "B") would be bad. Absorbing implies that something is entering something else - gasses mixing into liquids, asprin moving into our bloodstream after we swallow it....etc. If ass scent were absorbing into your dildo, I would be worried about stuff from the dildo absorbing into you, more than anything else. This is the issue with plastic toys and pthalates, essentially.
Boiling it will work, I think. Proper sterilization (medical/lab level) is way more involved than what a dishwasher does, you can get closest at home with no specialized equiptment by boiling for like 30 mins. Give that a shot, good luck! less
03/02/2012
This thread has been really helpful.
03/03/2012
Now I have this problem with my silicone anal beads (ophoria a-chain)... Trying it with tea tree oil now and hoping it would work.
03/23/2012
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Hi,
Originally posted by
Beautiful Dreamer
I own the Vibrating Leo. I use it on my (male) partner in a harness (along with a few others) and recently I noticed the Leo has taken on an odor. An ass odor to be exact. I don't have a problem with any other of my silicone dildos doing this and
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I own the Vibrating Leo. I use it on my (male) partner in a harness (along with a few others) and recently I noticed the Leo has taken on an odor. An ass odor to be exact. I don't have a problem with any other of my silicone dildos doing this and I don't cover any of them with condoms.
I clean all of my silicone dildos with cleaner every time, boil often, and run them through the dishwasher every so often. The smell is still on the Leo, but not the others. This really worries me, as I have used the Leo vaginally (after a thorough boil & dishwasher trip). If it holds smells, what else is it holding??
Any suggestions? less
I clean all of my silicone dildos with cleaner every time, boil often, and run them through the dishwasher every so often. The smell is still on the Leo, but not the others. This really worries me, as I have used the Leo vaginally (after a thorough boil & dishwasher trip). If it holds smells, what else is it holding??
Any suggestions? less
I have just ordered an 100% silicon toy.
This toy is New from the Package,
But it has a very strong odor to it.
I also noticed it having little black spots on it.
Does this mean there is something wrong with the toy?
09/27/2013
I have tried all the above. Most times it works, especially the bleach solution. After using that I will put in vinegar solution. The 2 combined usually do the trick. However on the Bootsy plug nothing worked. Since I didn't even like how it felt I discarded it. I think it is safer with all concerns that dildos for anal always be used with a condom. Solves many problems.
This reply is in regards to anal smells but if you want to try it on silicone smell it might work. If you don't want to take a chance, just return it. Also have you Binged or Goggled how to get rid of silicone ordors ?
This reply is in regards to anal smells but if you want to try it on silicone smell it might work. If you don't want to take a chance, just return it. Also have you Binged or Goggled how to get rid of silicone ordors ?
09/27/2013
OMG! If I read one more "sterilize it this way" or "silicone is completely non-porous" post, I'm going to EXPLODE!!!
Sheesh, people... pull your heads out and go read some medical websites and not just get info from other toy owners. PLEASE!!!
SILICONE IS POROUS!!! SILICONE IS A TYPE OF PLASTIC and ALL plastics are POROUS and have the potential to collect and trap bacteria - even 100% solid silicone. Silicone simply is made up of smaller particulate and therefore has smaller pores than most, so that MOST flora does not adhere and cannot become trapped on or beneath the surface of the toy.
Yes, this means communicable disease, color, scent - all of it has the potential, depending on the silicone ingredients. For instance - if your silicone has a color - it's got more than just 100% silicone. If your silicone has shimmer - again, there's more to it than just 100% silicone. The more additives, the more potential for smells, discoloration, etc. Pure, true, 100% silicone is mostly opaque, but you can see light through it for short distances (thinner silicone)... it's usually a whitish hue, kind of a frosty-cloudy look. Take a look at pure silicone body modification implants or silicone parts for surgical implanting - like knee or other types of joint reconstruction. THOSE are pure, 100% silicone items. THOSE are usually sterilized. And THOSE are surgical-grade.
Toys? NOT surgical grade. NOT medical grade. And yeah, you might be able to eat off of them, but throw them in the oven to see if they're even food-grade? Yeah, with most companies - it's probably not advised.
Now, as for sterilization? UNLESS YOU ARE AUTOCLAVING YOUR TOYS, you are NOT STERILIZING ANYTHING! You are merely disinfecting or sanitizing your toys.
Boiling? NOT sterilizing. Removing MOST bacteria? Yes. Removing ALL bacteria? Not on your life.
Dishwasher? Bleach solution? Antibacterials? Same deal.
Rant over, forgive me, but DAMN... Can you tell this is a bit of a pet peeve of mine? It's just one after another after another that I see giving out this gross misinformation and no one correcting it! Your toy is not sterilized nor has it ever been, nor should you ever believe that it has unless you've personally seen it go through an autoclave sterilization cycle. I guarantee the manufacturer didn't run each toy through an autoclave before it's packaging, either, and even if they had, then once it hit the open air, it's no longer sterile anyway.
Sheesh, people... pull your heads out and go read some medical websites and not just get info from other toy owners. PLEASE!!!
SILICONE IS POROUS!!! SILICONE IS A TYPE OF PLASTIC and ALL plastics are POROUS and have the potential to collect and trap bacteria - even 100% solid silicone. Silicone simply is made up of smaller particulate and therefore has smaller pores than most, so that MOST flora does not adhere and cannot become trapped on or beneath the surface of the toy.
Yes, this means communicable disease, color, scent - all of it has the potential, depending on the silicone ingredients. For instance - if your silicone has a color - it's got more than just 100% silicone. If your silicone has shimmer - again, there's more to it than just 100% silicone. The more additives, the more potential for smells, discoloration, etc. Pure, true, 100% silicone is mostly opaque, but you can see light through it for short distances (thinner silicone)... it's usually a whitish hue, kind of a frosty-cloudy look. Take a look at pure silicone body modification implants or silicone parts for surgical implanting - like knee or other types of joint reconstruction. THOSE are pure, 100% silicone items. THOSE are usually sterilized. And THOSE are surgical-grade.
Toys? NOT surgical grade. NOT medical grade. And yeah, you might be able to eat off of them, but throw them in the oven to see if they're even food-grade? Yeah, with most companies - it's probably not advised.
Now, as for sterilization? UNLESS YOU ARE AUTOCLAVING YOUR TOYS, you are NOT STERILIZING ANYTHING! You are merely disinfecting or sanitizing your toys.
Boiling? NOT sterilizing. Removing MOST bacteria? Yes. Removing ALL bacteria? Not on your life.
Dishwasher? Bleach solution? Antibacterials? Same deal.
Rant over, forgive me, but DAMN... Can you tell this is a bit of a pet peeve of mine? It's just one after another after another that I see giving out this gross misinformation and no one correcting it! Your toy is not sterilized nor has it ever been, nor should you ever believe that it has unless you've personally seen it go through an autoclave sterilization cycle. I guarantee the manufacturer didn't run each toy through an autoclave before it's packaging, either, and even if they had, then once it hit the open air, it's no longer sterile anyway.
10/18/2013
afternine@ymail.com
Hi!
Yes, smells do permeate silicone (bacteria does not) and are thus difficult to remove. Most of the smells are chemicals soluble in oils (as somebody already suggested). So, I smear a few drops of kitchen oil over my plug and let it sit on a paper towel for an hour. Then wipe thoroughly with a paper towel or a disposable cloth. You'll be amazed at what you'll be able to scrub off (didn't I wash it first? Of course I did...). If your toy has acquired smells really bad, repeat the oiling and squeeze hard your toy with oily hands, so the oil permeates deeper. Let it work for an hour and scrub and squeeze hard to squeeze out the oil with contaminants. Wash it with hand soap. Now your toy should be smell free. If it still smells, rub it hard with vinegar or lemon juice. Those are good smell removers. Now it is time to boil your plug because you can not get all the oil out of it by rubbing only. Boil it for 10 minutes or so and you have your toy clean and smells free. To completely remove the oils from the toy it may take several rounds of boiling. However, you may not want to do that.
For smells free play you may want to oil your plug before inserting it. Coconut oil works great (absorbed through skin, antibacterial) and prevents smells from sticking to your toy (mostly, if you keep it in for hours there might be some smell, which you can remove as described above). Oiled silicone is also much easier for long term wear, as it does not stick to your insides. Just be ware that if you don't boil it after use (just wash it), the oil from the toy will slowly ooze out and leave a stain where the toys is put, so you may wrap it in a paper towel not to stain drawers or fabrics. I'm not talking about poodles of oil, just a slight halo on the surface, which is undesirable, too.
The only real solution to smell free toys is glass or metal, which may not be so comfy to wear and need much longer period of adaptation.
Happy playing!
Yes, smells do permeate silicone (bacteria does not) and are thus difficult to remove. Most of the smells are chemicals soluble in oils (as somebody already suggested). So, I smear a few drops of kitchen oil over my plug and let it sit on a paper towel for an hour. Then wipe thoroughly with a paper towel or a disposable cloth. You'll be amazed at what you'll be able to scrub off (didn't I wash it first? Of course I did...). If your toy has acquired smells really bad, repeat the oiling and squeeze hard your toy with oily hands, so the oil permeates deeper. Let it work for an hour and scrub and squeeze hard to squeeze out the oil with contaminants. Wash it with hand soap. Now your toy should be smell free. If it still smells, rub it hard with vinegar or lemon juice. Those are good smell removers. Now it is time to boil your plug because you can not get all the oil out of it by rubbing only. Boil it for 10 minutes or so and you have your toy clean and smells free. To completely remove the oils from the toy it may take several rounds of boiling. However, you may not want to do that.
For smells free play you may want to oil your plug before inserting it. Coconut oil works great (absorbed through skin, antibacterial) and prevents smells from sticking to your toy (mostly, if you keep it in for hours there might be some smell, which you can remove as described above). Oiled silicone is also much easier for long term wear, as it does not stick to your insides. Just be ware that if you don't boil it after use (just wash it), the oil from the toy will slowly ooze out and leave a stain where the toys is put, so you may wrap it in a paper towel not to stain drawers or fabrics. I'm not talking about poodles of oil, just a slight halo on the surface, which is undesirable, too.
The only real solution to smell free toys is glass or metal, which may not be so comfy to wear and need much longer period of adaptation.
Happy playing!
04/08/2015
Loyalita
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There is a scientific Law chemists know of called the Conservation of Orbital Symmetry.
Originally posted by
Beautiful Dreamer
I own the Vibrating Leo. I use it on my (male) partner in a harness (along with a few others) and recently I noticed the Leo has taken on an odor. An ass odor to be exact. I don't have a problem with any other of my silicone dildos doing this and
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more
I own the Vibrating Leo. I use it on my (male) partner in a harness (along with a few others) and recently I noticed the Leo has taken on an odor. An ass odor to be exact. I don't have a problem with any other of my silicone dildos doing this and I don't cover any of them with condoms.
I clean all of my silicone dildos with cleaner every time, boil often, and run them through the dishwasher every so often. The smell is still on the Leo, but not the others. This really worries me, as I have used the Leo vaginally (after a thorough boil & dishwasher trip). If it holds smells, what else is it holding??
Any suggestions? less
I clean all of my silicone dildos with cleaner every time, boil often, and run them through the dishwasher every so often. The smell is still on the Leo, but not the others. This really worries me, as I have used the Leo vaginally (after a thorough boil & dishwasher trip). If it holds smells, what else is it holding??
Any suggestions? less
From this I learned that certain chemical bonds cannot be broken unless they receive a photon of the exact energy to make the transition to another level. After trying everything else I still could not remove the smell of vomit from a nice cooler left at a hotel I worked at. So..... since the sun produces photons of all energies I thought they might break the bonds of the stink molecules trapped in the plastic of the cooler. After leaving it in the bright sunshine for a day the smell was gone. I also have recently found that this works pretty well for my new silicone ass toy.
01/29/2016
Fredjboyce
DO NOT shove the stinking plug into a plastic bag or other container and shut it. This will only trap the odors and make it worse.
Try to simply air it out for a day or three. Even better if you can get it exposed to sunlight for awhile.
Boil it! Add a little vinegar to the water, but don’t boil straight vinegar. This only works if the toy is 100% silicone, no other materials. (this option has worked less often)
Bake it! Yep. Start out at 250 degrees for 20 minutes6. This only works if the toy is 100% silicone, no other materials.
Some menstrual-cup companies recommend a brief soak in hydrogen peroxide, but I’ve also read that this could degrade silicone. Try it as a last resort.
Try soaking it in room-temperature vinegar. A 15-30 minute soak should do the trick. Please be sure to wash it well as soon as you remove it from the soak, soap and water, and then let it air dry for awhile.
Try soaking it in a 10% bleach solution. Please be sure to wash it well as soon as you remove it from the soak, soap and water. (this option has worked less often)
Try soaking it in a liquid solution of Oxyclean for 15-20 minutes. Follow with a good wash in warm tap water and a mild soap.
Create a solution of baking soda water – maybe a cup of baking soda in 4 cups of water, doesn’t need to be scientific. Soak for an hour to a few hours. Rinse well, air dry.
DO NOT ever boil a bleach solution!
Smear it first with coconut oil, let it sit like this for an hour or two and then wash well with mild soap and warm water.
Don’t be afraid to try a few of these tips if one of them doesn’t dispatch the smell/stain 100%
Try a bit of preventative measure: Pick up unlubed condoms (because most use a cheap silicone lube) and cover the plug with the condom; to be extra safe I’d recommend bringing the condom down over the base and tying it off like a balloon.
None of these options will work though if your sex toy isn’t actually silicone. Make sure that it’s not PVC, rubber, TPR, etc. If it is, then simply throw out the stink bomb and buy something in a better material.
Try to simply air it out for a day or three. Even better if you can get it exposed to sunlight for awhile.
Boil it! Add a little vinegar to the water, but don’t boil straight vinegar. This only works if the toy is 100% silicone, no other materials. (this option has worked less often)
Bake it! Yep. Start out at 250 degrees for 20 minutes6. This only works if the toy is 100% silicone, no other materials.
Some menstrual-cup companies recommend a brief soak in hydrogen peroxide, but I’ve also read that this could degrade silicone. Try it as a last resort.
Try soaking it in room-temperature vinegar. A 15-30 minute soak should do the trick. Please be sure to wash it well as soon as you remove it from the soak, soap and water, and then let it air dry for awhile.
Try soaking it in a 10% bleach solution. Please be sure to wash it well as soon as you remove it from the soak, soap and water. (this option has worked less often)
Try soaking it in a liquid solution of Oxyclean for 15-20 minutes. Follow with a good wash in warm tap water and a mild soap.
Create a solution of baking soda water – maybe a cup of baking soda in 4 cups of water, doesn’t need to be scientific. Soak for an hour to a few hours. Rinse well, air dry.
DO NOT ever boil a bleach solution!
Smear it first with coconut oil, let it sit like this for an hour or two and then wash well with mild soap and warm water.
Don’t be afraid to try a few of these tips if one of them doesn’t dispatch the smell/stain 100%
Try a bit of preventative measure: Pick up unlubed condoms (because most use a cheap silicone lube) and cover the plug with the condom; to be extra safe I’d recommend bringing the condom down over the base and tying it off like a balloon.
None of these options will work though if your sex toy isn’t actually silicone. Make sure that it’s not PVC, rubber, TPR, etc. If it is, then simply throw out the stink bomb and buy something in a better material.
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